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If drs r saying it takes time 2 even ovulate after stopping low dose bc lutera, why r other's saying i'm at risk bc i took 2 antibiotics/antifungal?
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Pregnancy prevention: Many antibiotic and anti fungal medications reduce the effectiveness of oral birth control medications. Both your doctors are correct; it may take you several cycles to start your period again, and other medications can increase your risk of pregnancy by making your OBC less effective. Remembers birth control pills don't reduce your risk of STd's Always use a second method to be safe
Answered 1/25/2015
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