HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Can you get caught pregnant when using antibiotic cream?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pregnancy: Use of antibiotic cream will not make oral contraceptives ineffective. Any time you have unprotected sexual activity, there is a chance for pregnancy.

Dr Refai and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/7/2013

5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

How likely is it to get pregnant on axithromicin and birth control.. Is that an antibiotic that affects birth control?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Good day Dr I have been having a yeast infection for the past two weeks now I did get antibiotics and the cream but I an not healing,?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How can I get rid of crusting scabies??.. I've tried multiple things including the cream, and can't take the oral cuz I might be pregnant..

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I frequently get white-headed pimples around my nose. I use an antibiotic cream, and it helps, but when i stop it, they return. Cause? Solution?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can I use progesterone cream? I got miscarriage 2x and I think I am low progesterone. It is safe to use progesterone while trying to get pregnant.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

When sexually active and using a weeks course of antibiotic cream could i get caught pregnant?
Peri-oral dermatitis:was on the antibiotic tetracycline.I'm 15 weeks pregnant- broke out again.Is there anything safe for me to take besides creams?
Nipples getting dark during pregnancy, it it permanent? are there any cream or ointment to get them back to normal after pregnancy?
Does antibiotic cream help to get rid of a hickey ?
Am i likely to get pregnant while on the pill but 48 hrs after finishing an antibiotic?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.