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Can antibiotics make copper iud less effective?
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No: Antidotes can alter hormone absorption or change the rate the are broken down. Cooper iuds don't rely on hormonal levels for contraception. Relax, enjoy, feel better.
Answered 12/30/2015
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No effect.: Since the copper IUD has no hormones, antibiotics that affect the liver's metabolism of drugs will not affect the effectiveness of the copper IUD.
Answered 12/30/2015
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