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Antibiotics and Birth Control

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SabForMom
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Taking Junel Fe 1/20 as my method of birth control. In November I had a bad sinus infection in which I was given a 3 days course of Arithromycin 500 mg which I finished on Nov 16. However, the antibiotic gave me diarrhea for the 3 days I took them which I know can affect the absorption of my birth control intake. I took my last active pill Nov 17. And during the week of my inactive pills, my period missed. I started a new pack of pills on Nov 25. I NEVER had unprotected sex with my husband during that time UNTIL Dec 2 after my 8th active pill from the new pack. Would I be protected against pregnancy? Or do I need Plan B?

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