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Does antibiotics cancel out any birth control? i had unprotected sex and took plan b. im worried i will get pregnant if i take my antibiotics.

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

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No: No antibiotics should not affect fertility.

Answered 7/18/2013

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A member asked:

Does antibiotics cancel out any birth control? i had unprotected sex and took plan b. im worried i will get pregnant if i take my antibiotics.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

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