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My girlfriend has to take amoxicillin for 10 days, how much does this effect her birth control? and when should we have sex again?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

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It does: If the birth control is condom, nuvaring, depo-provera, or iud, no problem. Otherwise, there may be a risk of contraceptive ineffectiveness and a backup contraceptive method should be used. Wait until the next cycle of bc before returning to prior sexual practices, use backup until then.

Answered 11/16/2012

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A member asked:

My girlfriend has to take amoxicillin for 10 days, how much does this effect her birth control? and when should we have sex again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

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