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A member asked:

I have the para guard iud and i'm on antibiotic. should i use backup birth control or am i safe?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Safe paraguard: Does not have hormones so antibiotics should not effect it.

Answered 7/6/2013

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You are safe: Antibiotics don't interfere with paraguard iud action.

Answered 7/16/2013

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You are safe: A woman who is using the paragard iud and needs to take antibiotics does not need a back up method. The iud is not affected by antibiotics. No worries.

Answered 9/11/2013

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