Ortho Tri-Cyclen®


  • Manufacturer:
 Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.
  • Type:
 Oral combination pill
  • Active ingredient:
 Norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol
  • Prescribing Information:
 http://www.ortho-mcneil.com/products/pi/pdfs/cycltri.pdf
  • Patient Information Sheet:
 Unavailable online.
  • Relevent quote(s):

Combination oral contraceptives act by suppression of gonadotropins. Although the primary mechanism of this action is inhibition of ovulation, other alterations include changes in the cervical mucus (which increase the difficulty of sperm entry into the uterus) and the endometrium (which reduce the likelihood of implantation).
     - Prescribing Information: Oral Contraception

(Red-letter emphasis added in order to make it easier for you to find the references to the abortion-causing effect of Ortho Tri-Cyclen amidst the technical jargon.)
  • Notes:

Ortho Tri-Cyclen is the #1 prescribed oral contraceptive in the United States.

Notice that the online "Frequently Asked Questions" page avoids mentioning the abortion-causing changes in the uterine lining:

How do ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN and ORTHO-CYCLEN work?
Birth control pills, including ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN and ORTHO-CYCLEN, work by preventing ovulation, which means your egg is not released and, therefore, can't be fertilized by sperm. The pill also causes your cervical mucus to become thick, making it difficult for sperm to enter your uterus. You can feel very confident that your pill is working to prevent pregnancy.
     - http://www.orthotri-cyclen.com/answer/ortho_answers/faqs.html#5

Why is it left out?

Ortho Tri-Cyclen® is a registered trademark of Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc..

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