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Q: BCP, Antibiotics, Pregnancy

asked by: Anya306 on March 26th, 2009

New User

I have been taking tri-cyclen lo for about 8 months. I got sick about two weeks ago and was taking antibiotics for 4 days and I had sex at that time and after with no added protection. Now I have light bleeding for about 5 days that comes and goes, cramping, nausea that is getting stronger every day and especially in the morning, lower back pain, moodiness, and slightly sore breasts. I took a pregnancy test but it came back negative, although it is too early because my period is only due in about a week. How likely is it that I am pregnant?

Replies(5)

Maddie34

replied on March 26th, 2009

Moderator

I'm not sure how likely, but its very possible.

Wait another week and test again.

Anya306

replied on March 27th, 2009

New User

Thank you! I will!
Anyone knows about women who got pregnant on bcp while on antibiotics?

Maddie34

replied on March 27th, 2009

Moderator

I do, but that doesn't mean you will.

Right now, you have the same chance of pregnancy as anyone else who had unprotected sex.

nicole85

replied on April 11th, 2009

New User

did you ever retest it happen to my best friend she was on the birthcontrol patch but she was takin amoxicillian and if you are pregnant i wish you the best of luck

Anya306

replied on April 11th, 2009

New User

I did retest and I am not pregnant (unfortunately). I also talked to my dr and he said that there is only one type of antibiotics that can really affect birth control pills (don't know about the patch) , you can google it. But every woman is different and she might get pregnant. If her period is late she should just go for a blood test like I did and she will know for sure.
Best of luck to her.

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