In July, I was on Ortho Tri Cyclen and I loved it except for the fact that I had to take a pill every day. I got Mirena inserted and I bled every day all day, had cramps, light headedness to the point I thought I was going to pass out, and bloating so bad my new jeans wouldn't fit. I got that removed and my Dr told me that I could not go back on my old birth control because it wasn't strong enough. He switched me to Necon 1/35. I am having more issues with this one than ever. I am bloated, have gained 5lbs in a month, exercise regularly (I am a runner), and am having anxiety and nightmares. I want off this birth control but I was wondering why I could not go back to Ortho... Is it really that different? I know that it mimics my body's hormones while Necon delivers the same level of hormones throughout the month. I want my Ortho back! Any help or advice would be appreciated. I really just want a second opinion on going back to my Ortho. Necon is not for me and my periods have been somewhat regular since getting back on birth control pills.

Who told you that you can't go back on ortho? If it was your doctor, that's who you need to be asking.