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Received my first injection of depo birth control and was prescribed antibiotic at the same time. had my last period 2 weeks ago. how long should i use a backup method?

Q: received my first injection of depo birth control and was prescribed antibiotic at the same time. had my last period 2 weeks ago. how long should i use a backup method?

: Use it for a full month AFTER you finish the antibiotics. And always consider a back-up barrier method to prevent STD's.

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Dr. Holly Maes answered

Use it for a full month AFTER you finish the antibiotics. And always consider a back-up barrier method to prevent STD's.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/3/2021

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A member asked:

Received my first injection of depo birth control and was prescribed antibiotic at the same time. had my last period 2 weeks ago. how long should i use a backup method?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Holly Maes answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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