Birth control and antibiotics...

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-03-2006
Birth control and antibiotics...
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Mon, 12-18-2006 - 10:21pm

Hi everybody,

I started on antibiotics on Dec 2, and finished my pack of pills that same day. Period came the next week, as per usual. My b/f and I have had sex (with no other protection) 4 times in the next week (Dec 11-15), and it totally didn't occur to me to use condoms. (I know, I should know better than that!!!)

I had a friend in the same situation who got pregnant last year, but I don't know what brand of pills she was on (does that matter?), and I don't think she was all that consistent when taking them (as I am). I know it's really early still, but I can't stop thinking I may be pregnant! I'm able to go for a blood test either tomorrow or Wed, I'd rather not wait forever for a urine test. What are the odds that I may be pregnant? Does anyone else have first-hand knowledge of this type of situation? *Any* help/suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Thanks! :)
Sandra

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-01-2005
Mon, 12-18-2006 - 10:49pm
the rule of thumb is to use extra protection for 7 days of active pills after the use of antibiotics. the brand of pills doesnt matter that much because antibiotics can still mess with the hormone levels.

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