WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2002: Re: [Birth Control] a slightly different question about antibiotics effect on bcp.

Re: [Birth Control] a slightly different question about antibiotics effect on bcp.

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 2 Jan 2002 18:44:25 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 2 Jan 2002, Cindi wrote: >
>I've searched the archives and read the many opinions about how
>antibiotics may alter the effectiveness of birth control pills, and that
>a back-up method is often recommended, but I have a slightly different
>question. I'm concerned about the possibility of pregnancy due to
>antibiotics taken not long after sex (with no back-up method). (i.e.
>Had sex yesterday morning with no back-up and was prescribed an
>antiobitic today to treat a UTI; what are the chances of pregnancy?) Any
>information would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks!

That should not be a problem... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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