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Re: Birth Control and Antibotics

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 11 Aug 2001 12:21:32 -0500 (CDT)


At Sat, 11 Aug 2001, Laura wrote: >
>Hi. My name is Laura, and I've been on the pill for 2 years now. And
>on Thursday I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend, I've been taking
>the pill everyday, and never skipped one. I have been taking my active
>pills for two months now so i wouldn't have a period. On Friday I had
>my wisdom teeth removed, and have started my antiboties that same day.
>So, sinice I had unprotected sex on Thursday Is It possible for my to
>get pregnant?? Or should I start using another form of birth control
>while I'm taking my Antibotics?? Thanks LAura

Laura

You should be safe up to now, but start backup contraception now until off the antibiotics for several days

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified health care provider. They are not intended to be the start of a physician-patient relationship.




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