Birth control and antibiotics

[runner_girl_13]

I was on antibiotics, I took a 1000mg Azithromycin for a chlyamidia infection . It was one dose so I was done in one day. I am on the pill but had unprotected sex the next day after finishing antibiotics. He pulled out and didn't even immediately *** after that but  I know this isn't a form of birth control.  I continued to take my birth control for the remainder of the pack.  I take junel, only 3 weeks of active pills then a week where you don't take any pills. I don't normally have a period every month as I tend to just start the next pack immediately after I finish one. This is the first time I have tried to have a period for the month. I don't know if my body just isn't used to having a period every month or if Should I be worried about potential pregnancy? Please let me know thanks!

[caregiver222]

The problem with antibiotics is that they work by interfering with cell replication. When a baby is concieved cell replication is the name of the game. That is why antibiotics represent a potential hazard to a developing fetus. That being said, the danger depends upon the specific antibiotic, the dose, and the duration. Ask your ob/gyn for an opinion.

[Emily_MHManager]

Hi there -

We are going to move your post so you can get an answer about the birth control, but wanted to let you know that even though your treatment was for one day, you could still be infectious and your partner could still get chlamydia from you even though your treatment was finished. If this is the same partner you got chlamydia from, you should both talk to your doctors about being retreated.

Best wishes,

Emily