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Does antibiotics counteract a whole month of birth control?

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Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Sometimes.: Some antibiotics can reduce the efficacy of your birth control pills. Check with your doctor about specific antibiotics that you may be taking. If you are not sure then you could us a back up method like a condom.

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Answered 5/29/2015

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