Birth Control and Antibiotics

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Registered: 08-04-2006
Birth Control and Antibiotics
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Thu, 09-14-2006 - 9:18am
I just got put on antibiotics for an infection I have, and I am also on Ortho Tri Cyclene Lo. The last time I had sex was on Saturday (9/9) and we didn't use a condom. I've heard sperm can live for up to 7 days in the uterus. Knowing that antibiotics affect birth control, should I wait a week until I start them? Is there a chance I could get pregnant now if I start taking the antibiotics?
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 09-14-2006 - 12:00pm

Hi klly80, welcome!


      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-16-2003
Sat, 09-16-2006 - 1:26pm
In the same regard to antibiotics. It looks like I probably have an ear infection from my earring. So, I'm thinking of going to the doctor. I'm on ortho tri-cyclean lo. Tomorrow, I start my week of placebos. So, if I would get a prescription for antibiotics on Monday, do I still need have a week of my active pills to make sure it's ok? Also, do first aid creams have an affect on bc - such as neosporin or bacitracin?
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Sat, 09-16-2006 - 4:48pm

Hi hma109, welcome!


      Jill