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I was given my first depo provera injection at the same time as macrobid for uti. will the macrobid cancel out my depo? period was 2 weeks ago, how long will a backup method be needed?

Q: i was given my first depo provera injection at the same time as macrobid for uti. will the macrobid cancel out my depo? period was 2 weeks ago, how long will a backup method be needed?

: First, too much often is made about possible antibiotic interference with hormonal contraceptions. This is really, really rare with any antibiotic. And for sure never a problem with nitrofurantoin (Macrobid). It concentrates in urine, with almost undetectable blood levels. It cannot interfere with contraception. Don't worry about it.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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First, too much often is made about possible antibiotic interference with hormonal contraceptions. This is really, really rare with any antibiotic. And for sure never a problem with nitrofurantoin (Macrobid). It concentrates in urine, with almost undetectable blood levels. It cannot interfere with contraception. Don't worry about it.

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Answered 3/7/2021

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A member asked:

I was given my first depo provera injection at the same time as macrobid for uti. will the macrobid cancel out my depo? period was 2 weeks ago, how long will a backup method be needed?

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