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Can Microgestin Cause UTI?

Hi I m new to the birth control. Ive recently had surgery back in April to get my fibroid removed. I also found that I had a cyst on my ovary. The doctor recommend I take microgestin 1/20 (21 day) to decrease the chance of getting another cyst. She told me when to start it and by the last week of my first pack, I would start spotting for a few days, but she didn t tell me how long. She also didn t mention that I was supposed to wait 7 days before starting my second pack. Before I got on these pills my cycles were regular. Since I have been on these pills, I have been spotting for a month (brown/red) without a regular cycle. I started the second pack without waiting 7 days because I didn t know. Is this normal or ok? Im almost done with the second pack. If I wait 7 days after the second pack, will I get my cycle then? If not, should I start my third pack? I have also gotten a UTI. This is weird because it came out of nowhere. I called my docs office and she precsribed me some antibiotics. Are UTI s common with microgestin?
Thu, 18 Jun 2020
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Hi,

Microgest works by preventing ovulation and thus depressed cyst formations. It is taken as routine like start with the pill on 5th day of period for 21 days. Wait for a week and start with new pack of pills. Microgest does not have increased possibility of UTI. However, it can increase vaginal secretions and genital unhygiene in such a case can cause urinary tract infection. Suitable and sufficient antibiotic along with improved vaginal hygiene would help.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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Can Microgestin Cause UTI?

Hi, Microgest works by preventing ovulation and thus depressed cyst formations. It is taken as routine like start with the pill on 5th day of period for 21 days. Wait for a week and start with new pack of pills. Microgest does not have increased possibility of UTI. However, it can increase vaginal secretions and genital unhygiene in such a case can cause urinary tract infection. Suitable and sufficient antibiotic along with improved vaginal hygiene would help. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician