Welcome to the EmpowHER community. Thank you for coming to us with your concern about possibly being pregnant.
Even with study data, the association between antibiotic use and combined oral contraceptive ) failure is still controversial.However, according to the latest available studies, experts and women’s health providers, only one antibiotic - rifampin (Rifadin) - has been proven to make birth control less effective.
Some physicians still recommend that you use an added method of birth control, such as a condom, to your oral contraceptive method during and for one week after antibiotic.treatment.
Unknown6764, you overdosed on hormones by taking an emergency contraceptive, which contain a high dose of the same hormone found in most birth control pills, and starting your active birth control pills.
An emergency contraceptive prevents pregnancy by preventing ovulation. That is how oral contraceptives also work.
For peace of mind, contact your gynecologist and follow his/her recommendations.
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Hello unknown6764,
Welcome to the EmpowHER community. Thank you for coming to us with your concern about possibly being pregnant.
Even with study data, the association between antibiotic use and combined oral contraceptive ) failure is still controversial.However, according to the latest available studies, experts and women’s health providers, only one antibiotic - rifampin (Rifadin) - has been proven to make birth control less effective.
Some physicians still recommend that you use an added method of birth control, such as a condom, to your oral contraceptive method during and for one week after antibiotic.treatment.
Unknown6764, you overdosed on hormones by taking an emergency contraceptive, which contain a high dose of the same hormone found in most birth control pills, and starting your active birth control pills.
An emergency contraceptive prevents pregnancy by preventing ovulation. That is how oral contraceptives also work.
For peace of mind, contact your gynecologist and follow his/her recommendations.
Regards,
December 2, 2015 - 10:25amMaryann
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