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A member asked:

I had a period march 17th, i just got another one should i be worried? im on the mini pill and antibiotics

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Taking correctly?: Some antibiotics- specifically rifampicin or rifabutin, can effect the effectiveness of birth control pills. The minipill is progesterone only and must be taken correctly to be effective. Please see the link for excellent information on the mini pill. http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/contraception-guide/Pages/the-pill-progestogen-only.aspx

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 2/21/2016

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