Birth Control
"I took Ortho Tri-cyclen for a few years when I was younger. During the first month I gained 5 lbs, but that was it.  I did notice I was very emotional for the first couple of months and I was told by others that I got angry or upset easily.  However, while taking Ortho Tri-cyclen, I never got pregnant. It helped decrease my acne, my period went from 5-6 days to 3-4 day, my period was also very light (almost no heavy days), and I almost never had cramps. I switched to Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo after and I was less moody and less emotional so I guess the decrease in estrogen was better for me and the pill was just as effective as the regular Ortho Tri-cyclen for me."