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Can any medical procedures cause birth control pills to lose effectiveness?
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∙ 11y ago
Taking antibiotics is about the only thing I'm aware, I'm sure there is other instances, check with your doc. Needless to say that Birth Control itself is not 100% proof, I got pregnant with my twins while taking the pill
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Do x rays lower birth control pill effectiveness?
X-rays do not lower the effectiveness of the birth control pill.
Can mixing birth controls reduce the effectiveness?
No, using two methods of birth control increases effectiveness or leaves effectiveness unchanged.
What medicines can make birth control ineffective?
Antibiotics will completely eliminate the usefulness of a birth control pill. A secondary source, such as condoms, should be used while on antibiotics to continue the prevention of pregnancy. Usually the medical information on the birth control package states which medicines will interfere with the product.
Does Ephedra or Mahuang decrease the effectiveness of the birth control pill?
I have also wondered this question and with the research that I have done, it says that neither affects the effectiveness of birth control pills
Can weight effect birth control?
Yes it may. I have recently read that obesity can affect the effectiveness of birth control.
Can Fluoxetine reduce the effectiveness of birth control?
There are no known drug interactions between fluoxetine (Prozac) and birth control.
When taking different kinds of birth control can they cancel each other out?
There is no combination of birth control that cancels its effectiveness.
Does indoor tanning affect birth control pill effectiveness?
No.
You are taking metronidazole vaginaly and you use the Nuva Ring How effective is your birth control?
Check with your doctor as to the effectiveness of your birth control when used in conjunction with other medications. Reduced effectiveness may be seen in some cases.
How long do you need to be on birth control before you can have unprotected sex'?
The birth control pill reaches its full effectiveness after seven days in a row.
If you are on birth control and you are taking anitbiotics can you get pregnant?
Antibiotics reduce the effectiveness of birth control. You should use a backup method like condoms.
Will back pain medicine lessen Birth Control effectiveness?
Yes - any medication that you take while on birth control has the option to interfere with its intensity.
