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How Effective Is A Progestins Pill For Birth Control?
Question: I am currently taking augmenting 875 mg twice daily and XXXXXXX birth control which is a progestin only pill. I had unprotected sex yesterday evening and am wondering if I should take the EC pill to be protected as I am 46 and do not want anymore children. My next period is due in about 5 days
Brief Answer:
NO need for EC pill
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Only a couple of antibiotics affect the efficacy of the birth control.
Augmentin is not one of those.
So there is no need to take the EC pill.
Please read the following link , that will reassure you =
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/progestogen-only-contraceptive-pill-leaflet
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
NO need for EC pill
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Only a couple of antibiotics affect the efficacy of the birth control.
Augmentin is not one of those.
So there is no need to take the EC pill.
Please read the following link , that will reassure you =
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/progestogen-only-contraceptive-pill-leaflet
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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