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A 19-year-old female asked:
Unprotected sex 2 weeks after discontinued use of ciprofloxacin. had a period in between the 2 weeks. took ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo whole time. protected?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Jane Van Disanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Yes, likely: Yes, you are likely protected. The effects of antibiotics on birth control efficacy is very minimal. Sometimes women use a back up method like a condom, but it's very likely that you aren't pregnant or becoming pregnant.
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
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A 28-year-old female asked:
How long does ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) birthday control take to be effective? I started the packet on the 3rd day of my period on a wenesday
A Verified Doctoranswered
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A 42-year-old member asked:
What do you recommend if i take ortho tri cyclen, (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) can I skip my period and start a new pack?
Dr. Robert Varadyanswered
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Yes: Yes. If you don't want to risk pregnancy you want to continue taking the BCPs
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