#contrasceptives

Anyone else experiencing weird side effects from Ortho-Tri-cyclen Lo since it now contains orange dye? This BC pill is a hormonal contraceptive comprising ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen) and noregestimate (a progestin). It works by preventing ovulating, thickening cervical mucus, and altering the uterine lining. However, I've noticed some strange issues including dark urine and bad stomach pain. And what are the chances that these symptoms are from the change in its dye?

I've been on Ortho-Tri-cyclen Lo for a couple of months now, and I've noticed some changes in the pill's appearance. It now has an orange dye, and I'm wondering if this could be causing some…