anyone taking ortho tri-cyclin lo?
Friday, February 19th, 2010 at
12:03 am
My doctor told me i should go on the pill because i’m prone to ovarian cysts. I haven’t started them yet but i just wanted to know are there any side affects? will i gain weight? will my face clear up? and last will i get pregnant faster after taking the pills? i’ve been trying for years! Thanks
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Filed under: Obesity and Ovarian Cysts
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If you’re trying to get pregnant, you should probably talk to you doctor about alternative forms of treatment. Many women do not return to fertility for months after stopping taking the pill, though that *can* depend on how long you take it for. I took OT Lo for 9 months and didn’t ovulate for 3 months after. As for gaining weight, you might, though with OT Lo there is a lower concentration of hormones so I think it might be less likely. I didn’t gain anything with OT Lo but I gained 20 pounds on Depo Provera. And your face may or may not clear up as well, all side effects are different for different women. My face cleared up some, but I know people who’s acne has actually gotten worse while on the pill.
I don’t really get why he told you to go on the pill for cysts. Wouldn’t the increase in hormone make them grow? I’m on that pill and it’s pretty good for me. You may get pregnant easier due to the fact that your period, when it returns, may be irregular and you may not know exactly when your ovulating. The side effects of the pill are pretty standard though you may get lucky and not have any. Good Luck.