What makes Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo different from other birth control pills?
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo contains a combination of a low dose of an estrogen called ethinyl estradiol, and a progestin called norgestimate. Oral contraceptives containing this specific progestin has a low rate of side effects, such as weight gain and acne. Should I take my pill at a particular time of day? The correct way to take the Pill is to take 1 pill each day, at the same time. Select a time that’s easy for you to remember. If there is something you do at the same time each day—for instance, brushing your teeth—take your pill then. Missed pills may not only increase the risk of pregnancy but may also increase your chance of experiencing some side effects, such as bleeding between periods. Why are the pills 4 different colors? Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo is a 28-day birth control regimen. There are 21 “active” pills (7 white pills, 7 light blue pills, and 7 dark blue pills) with hormones to take for 3 weeks. This is followed by 7 green pills to take for 1 week. The green pills contain no activ
