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Q: Birth control and antibiotics

asked by: shun_ukiya on June 4th, 2009

New User

Ladies, Gentlemen,

I need your opinion. Monday night I had sex and took a plan b pill at 11pm, but this coming thursday, I found out that im having a wisdom teeth removal, so I have to take antibiotics. Will these increase my chances of pregnancy?

Thank you for ur consideration

Replies(4)

worrywart01

replied on June 4th, 2009

Extremely eHealthy

you should most definitely consult w/your doctor about this and i would use back up bc antibiotics are known to interfere w/b.c. and make it less effective

shun_ukiya

replied on June 4th, 2009

New User

Re: Birth control and antibiotics

shun_ukiya wrote:

The plan b pill is an Emergency contraceptive... it is stronger is it not?

worrywart01

replied on June 4th, 2009

Extremely eHealthy

plan b works in the same way b.c. does..it prevents ovulation...antibiotics effect birth control..so like i said I would consult a doctor about this

Maddie34

replied on June 5th, 2009

Moderator

No, not if you took plan B Monday.

The antibiotics wouldn't affect the hormones after they've been in your system for awhile.

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