Antibiotics And Birth Control Posted: 11-23-07 20:51pm
I know that I have to get a back up method
while using antibiotics while I am taking
the pill.
What is the percentage of pregnancy when
you have to take antibiotics during the
second week of the pill?
Thank you!
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yogahoneybunny
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Posted: 11-25-07 03:57am
Sure, some antibiotics can interact with
birth control pills and make them less
effective and pregnancy more likely ...
but the Mayo clinic says,
"Hypothetically speaking, other
antibiotics, particularly penicillin and
tetracycline derivatives, could impair the
effectiveness of birth control pills.
However, no large studies have proved such
an effect.
Researchers can't rule out the possibility
that a small percentage of women may
experience decreased effectiveness of
birth control pills while taking an
antibiotic. And if you're taking a newer,
extremely low-dose oral contraceptive, you
could be more susceptible to these
potential effects from antibiotics. If
you're concerned, consider using a barrier
method of contraception for the duration
of your antibiotic prescription." http
://www.mayoclinic.com/health/birth-control
-pill/WO00098
