"my doctor recommended this to me since i was on ortho tri-cyclen lo before and after having a child it no longer worked as well for me and began to cause cystic acne on my chin. she said tri sprintec is the generic for ortho tri-cyclen lo and works similarly to your natural body&#039;s hormone process. since i started it each month my skin has gotten clearer and the pms mood swings before my period are getting better. i was definitely more moody after i started taking this birth control. the biggest thing i&#039;ve noticed is lack of sexual drive but my skins clear, little weight gain, and no hair loss. so i&#039;m sticking with it. "