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I'm on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for an infected cold sore. i have to take it for ten days and started on day 1 of my cycle. will this effect my chances of conceiving this month? does it effect estrogen levels?

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Dr. Mary David answered

No: Cold sores, skin infections and antibiotics do not effect estrogen levels and shouldn't decrease your chance of conceiving. Best wishes.

Answered 7/21/2015

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A member asked:

I'm on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for an infected cold sore. i have to take it for ten days and started on day 1 of my cycle. will this effect my chances of conceiving this month? does it effect estrogen levels?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mary David answered

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