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Hi, can i get pregnant while taking antibiotics amoxicillin for 3 days and only 3 days for me to get my period, i don't take birth control pill.

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Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

Yes : If you are not on birth control, you can get pregnant whether you are taking antibiotics or not or only have a 3 day period. If you don't want to get pregnant, maybe you should consider birth control.

Answered 6/14/2014

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A member asked:

Hi, can i get pregnant while taking antibiotics amoxicillin for 3 days and only 3 days for me to get my period, i don't take birth control pill.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

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