"i have been taking ortho tri-cyclen lo for some time now and the only problem i had is during the first month of using this pill, i had &quot;spotting&quot;. it was annoying but went away after the first month. the length of my period remained the same but i no longer have severe cramps like i did before taking ortho tri cyclen lo. i recommend this birth control pill to all my friends and family and they too are satisfied."