Ick , Ortho Tricyclin sucks majorly. It made me so sick.

So sick that I refused to take any more birthcontrol until I researched every type. You might want to consider NuvaRing . Its not mainstream yet , not really. Its a vaginal ring made of rubber that YOU insert monthly . If you use a tampon , you can use this ... and not feel it . It stays in for 3 weeks and is out the 4th , same concept as the pills . It takes 7 days to get into your system when you start it . However , if you are having side effects to it , you can take it out and they generally go away , as long as you put the ring back within 3 hours ... your still protected ( not that your doctor will tell you that , but its in the reading ). Your partner may feel it , but from what mine tells me , its not unpleasant .

Its not for everyone , but you might want to look into it . For me it has helped with cramps , I dont have mood swings other than normal PMS and my period is just one day a month. Also , you may need to be firm telling your doctor you want it , particularly if you go to a clinic or health department . Its price is about the same as Ortho , insurance should cover it no problem .