WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2001: Re: [Birth Control] Birth control and pregnancy

Re: [Birth Control] Birth control and pregnancy

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 14 Oct 2001 09:25:25 -0500 (CDT)

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The answer is - antibiotics, some more than others, may, although theoretically, interfere with hormone absorption. This has been described based upon theory but in practicality, this doesn't appear to a biga problem. We warn patients about this possible complication and to use other forms of birth control while on antibiotics - before we knew about this, I didn't see one failure due to this.

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

Dr. M

At Sat, 13 Oct 2001, Misty wrote: >
>Hello, I am really trying to find an answer to my question. I would
>really appreciate an answer. Thank you.
>
>--
>Misty
>
>At Wed, 10 Oct 2001, Misty wrote:
>>
>>Hello, I have been taking Alesse birth control pills and recently (about
>>2 months ago) my doctor put me on Bactrim DS. For having soo many
>>bladder infections (syptoms) and they recommended that I take them. I
>>was wondering if there is a possibility that I could get pregnant from
>>taking them? I am having symptoms of sore breasts, headaches, backache,
>>nausea and sleepiness. I would greatly appreciate a response. Thank
>>you in advance.
>

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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