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A member asked:
Girlfriend and i have been using pull out method while she is on doxycycline and birth control. should i be worried about effects of doxy on bcp?
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Yes: Antibiotics can disrupt the effectiveness of birth control pills, and secondary prevention method should be used. Safest is to cover two ovulation cycles. (ps: the common term for those who rely on the pull-out method is "parents "--be careful, it is not highly effective).
Answered 8/23/2013
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