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Re: [Birth Control] birth control ?

From: Alicia Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 7 Aug 2003 09:19:02 -0500 (CDT)


At Thu, 7 Aug 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>my girlfriend is takeing ortho tri-cyclen and was takeing an antibiotic that
>the doctor gave her. the dotor called the other day and said that we should
>use more protiction while on the antibiotic because the antbiotic can not make
>the birth control pills works as they should. we now think that she might be
>pregnant. can this happen can the antibiotic make the birth control not work
>as well and if so what re the chances of this happening . i talked to a
>frend of mine that is a doctor and she said that it is not true it cant happen.
>but the leaflet that came with the pills said that it can please get back to
>me for we are confused and dont know what to do.e-mail me at
>cook_inc777@hotmail.com thank u for your time

Your Dr is right.

--
Alicia Lapidus MD
Head Obstetrics Division,
Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Note:  opinions expressed here are for educational purposes
       only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient
       relationship.  This information is not intended to supplant
       the need for you to consult with your physician prior to
       choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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