question-icon

Does Fluconazole Affect Birth Control?

default
Posted on Fri, 21 Nov 2014
Question: Does fluconazole affect birth control (levlen ed 30)?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It does not affect the efficacy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to us about it.

Fluconazole increases the plasma level of progesterone and estrogen in your consistency because it inhibits CYP3A4 and decrease pills clearance.

Hence it does not affect its efficacy.

Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Richa Agarwal

OB & GYN Specialist

Practicing since :1999

Answered : 4024 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Internal Medicine Specialist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Does Fluconazole Affect Birth Control?

Brief Answer: It does not affect the efficacy. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing to us about it. Fluconazole increases the plasma level of progesterone and estrogen in your consistency because it inhibits CYP3A4 and decrease pills clearance. Hence it does not affect its efficacy. Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more. Good luck. Regards Dr.Richa