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Ortho Tri-Cyclen is a highly effective birth control pill that can actually help clear up your skin too. It provides you with a low daily dose of hormones that can prevent unwanted pregnancy; while it actually lowers the level of the hormone in your body and in turn it reduces acne. Ortho Tri-Cyclen has been clinically proven to reduce mild to moderate acne.

Women who use Ortho Tri-Cyclen are strongly advised not to smoke. It does not act as a protection against HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases.

Side effects of Ortho Tri-Cyclen

Common side-effects of Ortho tri-cyclen are:

* Nausea
* Stomach cramping or bloating
* Vaginal discomfort or irritation
* Increased vaginal fluids
* Breast tenderness or enlargement
* Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting)
* Changes in the menstrual patterns

How to use for emergency contraception

Ortho Tri-Cyclen is an emergency contraceptive that can help birth control if you have had unprotected sex. It should be consumed within 120 hours after you had unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy.

Ortho Tri-Cyclen and pregnancy

Pregnant women should not consume Ortho-Tri-Cyclen. Ortho Tri-Cyclen, contains two types of hormones (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol), which inhibits the process of ovaries to prepare an egg and send it to the uterus to get fertilised; as a result, no eggs are released. It also thickens the cervical mucus, making it difficult for sperm to enter the uterus.

Consult your doctor before to start consumption of Ortho Tri-Cyclen. In case of any side effects seek immediate medical assistance.