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Can Co-Amoxiclav Be Taken Along With Microgynon 30?
Question: Hello - I really wouldn't like to get my period for the next week so last week I started taking microgynon 30. I have now got what appears to be tonsilitis and have been pescribed co amoxiclav. If I start this course, how does that affect the pill and could I switch to northisterone? Thanks. Ideally would love to get rid of this tobsillitis without getting my period!
Brief Answer:
Microgynon 30 can go with Amoxiclav
Detailed Answer:
Hallow Dear XXXX,
Microgynon 30 are birth control pills which contain ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel. These tablets have to be started at least 7 days prior to the date of expected menses. If started later, two tablets a day also can postpone the periods. However, if started later than 3 days prior to expected menses, no dose can postpone the menses. After discontinuing the tablets, within 4-8 days the menses appear. Accordingly, the tablets should be discontinued.
Why did you thought of switching over to Norethisterone tablets? They are only progesterone tablets and the withdrawal bleeding after them is low. Otherwise I do not see any advantage of changing over to norethisterone tablets.
There is no contraindication for Microgynon with Amoxyclav.
I would advice you first to get over the acute attack of tonsillitis and then get your tonsillectomy done after six weeks as interval tonsillectomy. It is not advisable to get operated during active phase of acute infection. After six weeks, you will have finished the Microgynon pills.
How long do you intend to postpone your menses? Are you on tour or you want to postpone the periods for some religious purpose ? During acute tonsillitis phase, it will not be a wise decision to travel.
I hope this much information will clear your confusion regarding hormonal tablets. If any more information is needed, I am always available for you, XXXX.
Microgynon 30 can go with Amoxiclav
Detailed Answer:
Hallow Dear XXXX,
Microgynon 30 are birth control pills which contain ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel. These tablets have to be started at least 7 days prior to the date of expected menses. If started later, two tablets a day also can postpone the periods. However, if started later than 3 days prior to expected menses, no dose can postpone the menses. After discontinuing the tablets, within 4-8 days the menses appear. Accordingly, the tablets should be discontinued.
Why did you thought of switching over to Norethisterone tablets? They are only progesterone tablets and the withdrawal bleeding after them is low. Otherwise I do not see any advantage of changing over to norethisterone tablets.
There is no contraindication for Microgynon with Amoxyclav.
I would advice you first to get over the acute attack of tonsillitis and then get your tonsillectomy done after six weeks as interval tonsillectomy. It is not advisable to get operated during active phase of acute infection. After six weeks, you will have finished the Microgynon pills.
How long do you intend to postpone your menses? Are you on tour or you want to postpone the periods for some religious purpose ? During acute tonsillitis phase, it will not be a wise decision to travel.
I hope this much information will clear your confusion regarding hormonal tablets. If any more information is needed, I am always available for you, XXXX.
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