Women were first introduced to the birth control pill during the 1960s. Since then it has become the most popular form of contraception. Oral contraceptives are made with synthetic hormones that imitate the way a woman’s real hormones (progestin and estrogen) work.
The synthetic hormones prevent women from ovulating. Ovulation is the time of the month when the female body releases eggs that can be fertilized by sperm. The artificial hormones trick the body by making it think it is already pregnant, so it will not release any eggs. This is why oral contraceptives like Ortho Tri-Cyclen are so effective.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen also thickens vaginal mucus which makes it more difficult for sperm to get to the uterus. There are other health benefits of using Ortho Tri-Cyclen. Your monthly periods will be shorter and lighter, and you will have less period pain. Oral contraceptives also reduce the risk of you getting ovarian cysts, anemia, ectopic pregnancy, rheumatoid arthritis, and pelvic inflammatory disease. In addition, Ortho Tri-Cyclen can reduce the risk of ovarian or endometrial cancer.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen comes in a blister pack of 28 tablets, all clearly indicating on which days they should be taken. As long as you remember to take the right tablets every month, Ortho Tri-Cyclen will be almost 100% reliable in preventing an unwanted pregnancy.
It is very important that you don’t miss any doses. Even if you miss one or two tablets, you may still become pregnant. You should also take the tablet at the same time every day for maximum protection. If the tablets cause stomach irritations, then take your tablet every evening with your supper.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen is a contraceptive. This medication will not protect you from contracting AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. If you are a heavy smoker, it is recommended that you quit, or cut down to a maximum of 15 per day, while using Ortho Tri-Cyclen. This is especially important if you are older than 35.