What is Ortho Tri-Cyclen?
ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN® Lo Tablets is a combination oral contraceptive containing the progestational compound norgestimate and the estrogenic compound ethinyl estradiol. ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN® Lo Tablets
How do I start Ortho Tri cycle Lo after birth?
Starting ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN Lo after Childbirth. Do not start until 4 weeks after delivery, due to the increased risk of thromboembolic disease. Start contraceptive therapy with ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN Lo following the instructions in Table 1 for women not currently using hormonal contraception.
Is Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo covered by health insurance?
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo seems to be covered by over 80% of most health insurance plans. But, if you want to buy Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (and not its generic alternative), you are probably going to have a co-pay when buying this birth control pill brand.
What happens if I Forget to take the Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo Pill Pack?
If you are a Day 1 Starter, throw out your current Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo pill pack and begin a new pack that same day. If you forget to take two pills during Week 3, you may not have your withdrawal period this month, but you could become pregnant if you have sex in the 7 days after you miss these pills; use a backup method for those 7 days.
What are the contraindications for Ortho-Cyclen?
ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN is also indicated for the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris in females at least 15 years of age, who have no known contraindications to oral contraceptive therapy and have achieved menarche. Thromboembolic Disorders and Other Vascular Problems: Stop ORTHO-CYCLEN or ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN if a thrombotic event occurs.
Does Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo increase estrogen or progestin?
The amount of progestin in Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo slowly increases each week of the pill pack, but the amount of estrogen stays the same. Triphasic birth control pills, like Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, are meant to more closely mimic the hormonal changes of your natural menstrual cycle.