Ortho Tricyclen Lo...

[Brittnee]

I've been on it for a few months now, starting it in October, and I take it every day, not exactly at the same time, but within two to three hours around the normal time. I'm not taking any medication to mess it up at all, and my period was supposed to come yesterday (as it has been exactly 28 days everytime I've taken it) and did have sex around my ovulation date.

What is the possibility that I could be pregnant? I have already taken a pregnancy test (E.P.T.) and it came out negative.

[julia]

Hi,
I am in the same boat. I am suppose to get my period this Friday but I cant help but think I am pregnant. My breasts are sore, and I am nauseous. I am getting cramps but I heard you could get those when you are pregnant. I am a little worried. Has anyone gotten pregnant on Ortho Tri cycle Lo? I take my pill regularly and just swithed to the Lo three months ago?

[Kati Johnson]

Hey!
My name is Kati, im 19 years old, and I was on Ortho Trycyclin Lo for a year when i became pregnant. I am now 6 months pregnant.
I was a week late when i realized that i had been nauseus ( i can never spell that word) for about a week and my breasts were also a bit sore and that i should probably take a test.
My first, second and third home tests were all positive and i went to the planned parenthood who confirmed it.
its very hard, but im getting through it and am looking forward to meeting my daughter.
Let me know how your situation turns out!! its hard, but if you are pregnant, there are alot of people out there to help you.
[e-mail]

julia wrote:

Hi,
I am in the same boat. I am suppose to get my period this Friday but I cant help but think I am pregnant. My breasts are sore, and I am nauseous. I am getting cramps but I heard you could get those when you are pregnant. I am a little worried. Has anyone gotten pregnant on Ortho Tri cycle Lo? I take my pill regularly and just swithed to the Lo three months ago?

[Jennifer]

So are those who are on OTL more capable of getting pregnant than with other pills?

[danni_girl]

The pill is only like 99.99% effective [or something close to that] so there is and will always be a chance of getting pregnant. Even if you have your tubes tied and burnt and clipped and whatever else...you can still get pregnant. My neighbor is proof of that.

All the doctors say that you have to give your body at least 3mths to adjust. So if it's been more than that, contact your doctor or a clinic. If it's less then just wait and see.

[Allie]

Hey there,
I am 27 years old and have been on OTL for the last three years after suffering from side effects from other birth control pills with higher levels of hormones. I am not too consistant with taking the pill and occaisionally take two pills in one day after missing from the day before. I am married and frequently have sex and have never gotten pregnant....just a testament to the efficac of OTL.

[Kari]

i have a question i have been on otl ever sense november 2nd and i just had sex 12 days ago im in my green pills and should be on my period i dont remember when i was last on my period but i am supposed to be on it now.. im already in my 4th green pill and sometimes i didnt start it till my 1st 2nd or 4th one and i haven't started yet im soo scared im pregnant and my mom will kill me im not ready for a child im only 17 will someone please help me and give me some advise what should i do... please help me you can e-mail me at [e-mail] thanks -Kari-

[Jennifer]

Kari wrote:

i have a question i have been on otl ever sense november 2nd and i just had sex 12 days ago im in my green pills and should be on my period i dont remember when i was last on my period but i am supposed to be on it now.. im already in my 4th green pill and sometimes i didnt start it till my 1st 2nd or 4th one and i haven't started yet im soo scared im pregnant and my mom will kill me im not ready for a child im only 17 will someone please help me and give me some advise what should i do... please help me you can e-mail me at [e-mail] thanks -Kari-

Hi Kari,
I'm also on OTL..and have been for the past 6 months. Unless you have been missing your pills, or taking them at random times, you SHOULD be okay.. However, I think you should take a home pregnancy test, or to a local clinic like Planned Parenthood to check if you are pregnant. From my experience, Planned Parenthood will NOT tell your parents. It's completely confidential, and it's absolutely free. If you do end up being not pregnant, I'd advise you to set a timer on your cell phone to help remind you to take yor birth control at the same itme every night!

[nae]

Jennifer wrote:

So are those who are on OTL more capable of getting pregnant than with other pills?

yes, i've heard it's because it has such a low dose of hormones in it.

[Lari nyc]

My doctor put me on otl because i thought i was pregnanat and went to the doctors just to find out that i have pcos(polycystic ovarian syndrome). I know nothing about otl. i dont know when I am supposed to get my period or when I am not. I havent had a normal period since I was about ten and I am 21. Someone please give me some info. Thanx

[Rani]

I'm also been on OTL for the past two months.And i have taken my last pill last after having sex and now am trying to get a refill, however been calling my doctor to get precrisbtion cause you can get it at the pharmacy without he keep forget now i don't known what to do am very worried that i mean get pregnant..i've heard that the pill is very low dose in the hormones and you can get pregnant on it. Is it true

[Kay]

has anyone experienced more bleeding when they were oh otl?
i have never really had long periods but i have been bleeding over a week (not normal for me) and alot
is this normal?

[mindy 19 ATL]

Ive randomly found this site. I read kari's message and thats the same kind of question.
I have been taking Ortho Cyclen since I was 12 due to a extremly rare for my age ovarian cyst. I quit about a few years ago and stayed off untill now. Ive been on it for atleast 6 months now. My questions/advice/words of wisdom are: I'm almost sure Im not missing days and taking it on time ever day, but my point is after today i'll have 3 more green pills to take before I start a new months worth of pills. I normally start within 3 days of the green pills and havent this time. Does any one know of or have herd after so many green pills you start by a doctor ? Is there any little signs as to how long I should wait before getting a pregnacy test ? Ive been reading online and am well aware of the signs, but have never been preg before. however I love kids. PLEASE PLEASE send some comments.Or others experience, something that might help me. I'm very worried, because as with many MANY women, this is not the "right" time for me to be having a baby! Mindy~
( PS. the good thing is I do have an amazing boyfriend whom we are in a serious relationship and have been for 2 years. but as we'd/Id hoped to have my own house before starting a family )

[Darlene]

I started the pill 2 weeks ago today and I've had my period since then. It has not stopped. Is that normal? Should I be worried? Anyone else have this problem?

[Amanda]

I've been taking otl for about two months now and i am on my third green pill,and still haven't started my period. It seems that i am cramping a little but not like period cramps.Could i be pregnant.

[Sally]

i also have pcos and just started taking otl in september. ever since i started taking the pills ive been really tired ad moody. i never feel happy anymore and i never seem to be happy like i was before. has this happened to anyone also? i dont know if it was just me or if its because of the pill. also, how would you know if you were pregnant? is it possible to still bleed because of the pills and be pregnant?

[Jessie]

hey,
I've been taking the pill for about 3 months now and I've noticed something odd. On occasion I felt a kind of cramping up near my ovaries/fallopian tubes before my period would start.
This time I had sex while still on start of a new pack with the white pills and I've felt that cramping sensation again. It's predominately on the left side, but the right twinges every now and then. I just finished up my period, but is it possible against all odds that I am pregnant?

[Jessie]

Amanda wrote:

I've been taking otl for about two months now and i am on my third green pill,and still haven't started my period. It seems that i am cramping a little but not like period cramps.Could i be pregnant.

I'd take a pregnacy test just in case. When I was on the green pills, it usually wouldn't come until the 3rd pill day. Maybe yours will come on the 4th day. I'd check with a doctor if I were you.

[kim]

I have been on otl for 2 mos and this month i got my period on the 3rd week while i was still taking active pills. I havent even gotten to the non active yet. Has this happened to anyone else before? And will i still have my period next week on my inactive pills too? Thank in advance.

[kim]

I have been on otl for 2 mos. and this mth i got my period in the 3rd week of active pills. Has this happened to anyone else before? And will i still have my period in the 4th wk of inactive pills too? Thanks in advance.