Hormonal Contraception: The Pill [General Discussion]
in Women's Health ·
I have a question regarding birth control pills.
I’ve been on Lindynette 20 for about a year and a half now, but honestly, I haven't had the nerve to have sex without extra protection—like condoms—just in case. As far as the pills themselves go, everything has been fine; no issues with bleeding patterns or missed doses.
Recently, I started a new pack (after my seven-day break and finishing the previous cycle). On that very same day, I began taking both my birth control and an antibiotic containing 1000 mg of amoxicillin.
I took the antibiotic for eight days, which means I also took eight Lindynette pills strictly on schedule. After the 15th pill, we had unprotected intercourse. Was I actually protected?
I’m wondering if that amoxicillin affects how the pill works in my system. Also, is it true that acetaminophen can interfere with the effectiveness, like the warning label says? And if it turns out I am pregnant, does the pill cause any harm to the pregnancy?
How can I check if I'm pregnant without heading straight to a gynecologist? I’ve heard about home pregnancy tests, so I’m curious when would be the best time to take one in this specific situation?
Thanks for any insight...
I’ve been on Lindynette 20 for about a year and a half now, but honestly, I haven't had the nerve to have sex without extra protection—like condoms—just in case. As far as the pills themselves go, everything has been fine; no issues with bleeding patterns or missed doses.
Recently, I started a new pack (after my seven-day break and finishing the previous cycle). On that very same day, I began taking both my birth control and an antibiotic containing 1000 mg of amoxicillin.
I took the antibiotic for eight days, which means I also took eight Lindynette pills strictly on schedule. After the 15th pill, we had unprotected intercourse. Was I actually protected?
I’m wondering if that amoxicillin affects how the pill works in my system. Also, is it true that acetaminophen can interfere with the effectiveness, like the warning label says? And if it turns out I am pregnant, does the pill cause any harm to the pregnancy?
How can I check if I'm pregnant without heading straight to a gynecologist? I’ve heard about home pregnancy tests, so I’m curious when would be the best time to take one in this specific situation?
Thanks for any insight...