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Q: antibiotics and the pill

asked by: leighann on August 1st, 2003

New User

I have been taking antibiotics lately. I know that they can reduce the effectiveness in the pill, but can they also affect my next period? I have never missed a period on the pill, although some have been incredibly light, but this week i have had almost no bleeding at all, onlly a little on the first day or two, probably not even enough to wear a tampon. can it be the antibiotics affecting my period? i plan on taking a test, I just want to set my mind at ease a little. Confused

Replies(7)

teia

replied on August 6th, 2003

New User

Let Me Know

Let me know what your test turns out, i'm in the same kind of situation, but my period isn't here yet. Sad

leighann

replied on August 10th, 2003

New User

Negative

Test came out negative two times. Since i'm on ths pill I still havent gotten my period. I'll see when it comes up again. The pharmacist said that antibiotics should not affect my period, but if the time for my period had come and gone and tests are still saying negative then I am more than likely not pregnant. Plus I havent had any nausea or other symptoms. :d

kenkelen

replied on August 10th, 2003

New User

Pill

How old do you have to be to get the pill?

blu_eyes00

replied on August 11th, 2003

Experienced User

I found that when I took antibiotics the same thing happened to me. Certain antibiotics interact differently with the pill. If you are ever unsure, just talk to your pharmacist or doctor. Smile

trevino61601

replied on August 12th, 2003

Experienced User

Re: Pill

kenkelen wrote:

how old do you have to be to get the pill?

most doctor's won't perscribe it without parental consent if you are young. But if you are concerned about telling your parents, seek advice from your local health clinic or planned parenthood, they should be able to help you.

HongKongChick

replied on August 12th, 2003

Experienced User

Trust me, sometimes pregnancy test cant tell if a woman is pregnant even if she is. So ur best bet is to consult a doc!

My doc told me that pregnancy test might not detect pregnancy for up to 6 weeks..So I think u better go see a doc to be sure

Angeleyes28677

replied on September 14th, 2003

New User

Antibiotics And the Pill...

Ok here's the deal..I was on the highest dosage possible for the pill, and taking antibiotics...I had 4 tests come up negative...But the fifth was positive...My son is now 4...Take the test....Again...Check with your Dr. Best of luck and if u need more advice... Laughing

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