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Birth
Control Pills
Ortho
Tri-Cyclen is an estrogen and progestin combination used to prevent pregnancy.
It may also be used to regulate the menstrual cycle, treat symptoms of
menopause, or treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Birth
control pills like Ortho Tri-Cyclen fool the body into acting as if it's
pregnant. Birth control pills, also called oral contraceptives (OCs), come
in two forms: the combined OC, a combination of two synthetic hormones,
estrogen and progestin; and, the minipill, which consists solely of progestin.
Combined OCs are more commonly used, though both kinds are available through
health care providers. The combination pill prevents ovulation by suppressing
the natural hormones in the body that would stimulate the ovary to release
an egg. By taking this estrogen throughout the month, you insure that no
egg will be developed or released for that cycle. Progestin thickens the
cervical mucus, hindering the movement of sperm. Progestin also prevents
the uterus's lining from developing normally; so, if an egg were fertilized,
implantation is unlikely.
If
you choose a Sunday Start and you are taking the Pill for the first time,
you MUST use a back-up method of birth control (such as condoms or spermicide)
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