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A 25-year-old female asked:
Hi there, i'm on the zoley birth control pill and have recently been on the antibiotic fixime, i have had protected sex. am i at risk of pregnancy?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Christine Homanswered
Pediatrics 32 years experience
Oral contraceptives : You are right. Antibiotics can lower the efficacy of birth control pills, so using a backup method the month you are also using an antibiotic is a good idea. If taken exactly as directed, that is, one pill every day as close to the same time each day, oral contraceptives have one of the lowest failure rates (risk of getting pregnant).
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Possibly : According to the manufacturer’s website Fixime may affect the effectiveness of birth control. You may want to avoid having sex if you are sick from an infection requiring treatment. If you feel up to intercourse then you could use a condom until the medication is completed.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
I started my birth control pills ortho tricylen lo two days ago when my regular cycle began. How long do I have to wait until I am protected against pregnancy so I can have sex without condoms?
Dr. Charles Whitinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
7 days: The manufacturer recommends a back-up method for the first 7 days. Best wished!
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