Explain When Back-Up Contraception is NOT Needed with Antibiotics

June 2015

Do antibiotics actually make hormonal contraceptives less effective?

Computer alerts still suggest a possible interaction. But studies show hormone levels are NOT lowered by most antibiotics.

Explain a backup is usually NOT needed for women using a hormonal contraceptive with most antibiotics...penicillins, tetracyclines, etc.

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