A member asked:

Unprotected sex thursday night but i'm on yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control. last day of my period. i now have a uti infection. is it safe to take the antibiotics?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Antibiotics & BCP: Nope. You will have to have a partner wear a condom for now. The antibiotics may lessen the birth control's efficacy.

Dr Kandarpa agreed

Answered 8/1/2013

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Most antibiotics do not interfere with birth control pills. Just confirm that your doctor knows you are on birth control to help guide their antibiotic selection.

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 12/24/2022

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A member asked:

Unprotected sex thursday night but i'm on yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control. last day of my period. i now have a uti infection. is it safe to take the antibiotics?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Kandarpa agreed

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

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