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I'm on birth control pills and was taking antibiotics for 3 weeks for the flu, could this effect my fertility as i've missed my period?
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Yes most def: When you are on bc pills and take antibiotics you are supposed to use back up birth control, please do a home urine pt.
Answered 1/1/2014
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