Can i get pregnant if i am on the birth control pill&taking antibiotics?
On One Hand: Pregnancy Can OccurAccording to womenshealth.gov, certain antibiotic medicines may reduce the efficacy of birth control pills. It is recommended that women use a back-up method of contraception, like condoms, to avoid becoming pregnant when taking antibiotics. Newer, lower-dose contraceptives may be more susceptible to failure than traditional pills.On the Other: The Risk May Be SmallOther studies suggest that only a few types of antibiotic medication may affect birth control, and most common types of antibiotics have no impact at all. According to MayoClinic.com, the risk of taking antibiotics while on birth control “may be overstated.” Only one antibiotic drug, rifampin, has been conclusively shown to decrease the effectiveness of birth control, and its use is uncommon.Bottom LineMedical opinion is divided on whether antibiotics reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills.
