What to Expect with ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN® LO
If you've just started using ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN® LO, you're probably curious about the changes that could take place in your body. Remember that every woman's body is different, so experiences on a new birth control pill may vary.
Here are some things you may notice during the first 3 months of use:
- Greater monthly cycle regulation
- Spotting or bleeding between periods
- Lighter periods
- Nausea
- Reduced cramps
- Bloating
Greater monthly cycle regulation.
If your periods have been bouncing all over the calendar, you can look forward to a more predictable period with each month that you use the Pill. Remember to always take the Pill on time to keep cycles more regular.
Spotting or bleeding between periods.
If it does happen to you in the first month, don't panic! If after the first 3 months you experience irregular bleeding that lasts more than a few days, talk to your healthcare professional..* Ortho Women's Health & Urology™, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc, clinical study
Lighter periods.
If you're like many women, you may experience this benefit of the Pill right from the start. For some women, it may take a few months. In addition to comfort and convenience, the added benefit of a lighter period is that your body will lose less iron.Nausea.
Some women report pregnancy-like symptoms such as nausea in the first several cycles. If you're one of them, hang in there. For most women, nausea goes away by the end of the third month. If you still experience stomach upset after the third month of use, your healthcare professional may have some helpful suggestions on how to take the Pill.Reduced cramps.
When you are taking a birth control pill, you may notice less cramping over the next few months. If you continue to have strong cramps, discuss it with your healthcare professional.Bloating.
Many women taking oral contraceptives report feeling bloated at some time. Bloating is also common among women not taking the Pill, and is part of what healthcare professionals call premenstrual syndrome. The good news: bloating is often temporary and relieved by the arrival of menstruation.
Important Safety Information
Serious as well as minor side effects have been reported with the use of oral contraceptives. Serious risks, which can be life threatening, include blood clots, stroke and heart attacks, and are increased if you smoke cigarettes. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects, especially if you are over 35. Women who use oral contraceptives are strongly advised not to smoke. Some women should not use the Pill, including women who have blood clots, certain cancers, a history of heart attack or stroke, as well as those who are or may be pregnant. The Pill does not protect against HIV or sexually transmitted diseases.
ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN® LO is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy.
This product is available by prescription only.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please click here for the full Product Information. Click here for Detailed Patient Labeling.
Serious as well as minor side effects have been reported with the use of oral contraceptives. Serious risks, which can be life threatening, include blood clots, stroke and heart attacks, and are increased if you smoke cigarettes. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects, especially if you are over 35. Women who use oral contraceptives are strongly advised not to smoke. Some women should not use the Pill, including women who have blood clots, certain cancers, a history of heart attack or stroke, as well as those who are or may be pregnant. The Pill does not protect against HIV or sexually transmitted diseases.
ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN® LO is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy.
This product is available by prescription only.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please click here for the full Product Information. Click here for Detailed Patient Labeling.
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