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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... 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... 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... 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... read more

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