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hello, i have just been given Trimethoprim by my doctor for a water infection but i am also on the pill.... i asked her about contraception and she said to just use condoms until i have finished the 7 days of trimethoprim. but after looking on the internet i have seen lots of people saying use them for a week after too, is this correct as we are going away for our anniversary a week tomorrow and we dont normally use condoms as we dont get on with them! also i will be finishing my pill packet in the middle of the week i am going away, do i have to miss the 7 day break too?? thank you for your help.
Hello, It depends upon when in your cycle you are on the antibiotic but if you really want to avoid pregnancy it is best to use condoms while you are on the antibiotic and for one week after you stop them Regards
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Hello, It depends upon when in your cycle you are on the antibiotic but if you really want to avoid pregnancy it is best to use condoms while you are on the antibiotic and for one week after you stop them Regards