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I quick started my birth control, orsythia, 12 days ago and was also given a 150 single dose of diflucan (fluconazole). how long should i use back up bc?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Depends: The answer depends on where you were in your cycle when you did Quick Start. Two weeks is a safe conservative answer without knowing your exact details

Answered 12/5/2015

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