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Fourth day into placebo pills and no period?
I've been on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for about three years and haven't really had any issues with it although I am concerned now. I'm in my fourth day of the placebo pills and I still haven't gotten my period. My breasts are tender, but I have no cramping or anything. I'm concerned because I have... read more
I got my period while still taking my active pills,do I still take the placebos when It comes time?
I've been on Ortho tri cyclen lo for almost 2 months, and it is my first birth control. I got my period today while I still have 2 active pills left in my pack. On my period tracker app it says I'm supposed to get it in 4 days. I don't think it's spotting, I have cramps and tender breasts along... read more
Itching Reaction to Birth Control???
I'm 26, and I've just recently begun taking birth control for the first time, as I'm getting married in 3 months. I started off with Gildess, which is a generic form of Loestrin I believe and was on it for 2 months. I experienced lots of water retention, mood swings, loss in sex drive, etc., but... read more
How long should I wait before having unprotected sex when taking antibiotics and birth control?
I just started taking amoxicillin while on ortho tri-cyclen lo. I am to take the amoxicillin for 10 days. How long after I finish them is it safe to have unprotected sex without worrying about an unwanted pregnancy?
I accidentally took my birth control pills backwards what should I do?
I'm currently taking ortho-tri-cyclen and have always been on time and have regular periods. I just had my period the last week of January and it started again Feb 5 (wed) which is very unusual for me, then I just realized I've been taking my birth control pills backwards for this month for 2 weeks... read more
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