Ortho Tri-Cyclen is an effective, low-dose hormone contraceptive pill, as stated at ThePill.com. The pill works to prevent pregnancy by emitting low doses of female hormones into the body to prevent ovulation, or the release of an egg into the uterus for fertilization. When stopping Ortho Tri-Cyclen, it is important to understand the effects it will have on your menstrual cycle.
Step 1
Contact your doctor to request a new prescription if you plan to stop taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen and begin taking some other method of birth control. If you are getting the shot or an intrauterine device, you will need to visit your doctor for administration.
Step 2
Fill your new birth control prescription and have it on hand before you stop taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen. If you don't finish the pack, you may experience adverse effects, such as breakthrough bleeding or an irregular period.
Step 3
Use backup protection if you engage in sexual activity and have stopped taking your Ortho Tri-Cyclen pills before the end of the cycle. Stopping pills in the middle of the pack is inadvisable unless you are doing so because of unwanted side effects or complications with Ortho Tri-Cyclen.
Step 4
Wait until the Sunday after your period starts, unless otherwise directed by your doctor, to begin taking your new method of birth control. You can get pregnant and need to use a backup method of birth control until you begin using your new contraception.
Step 5
Stop taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen as soon as you finish a pack if you are planning to try to get pregnant. As soon as you have your first period after taking the birth control pill you will be able to get pregnant. Planned Parenthood recommends waiting 3 months after stopping the pill to get pregnant.
