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Took Qlaira Birth Control, Missed Periods. Due To Qlaira Or Pregnancy?
Hi, I have been using Qlaira birth control since August. I take them at the same time everyday. I had my period at the right time in September but did not get my period in October. I have taken sinus medication (over-the-counter stuff) and have not used an antibiotic at all in the past month. Is this a normal side effect of the Qlaira birth control pills or could I be pregnant? Thanks
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Hello,
Absence of the menstrual period can happen as a side effect with the use of oral contraceptives, but, this must be reported immediately to the consultant for further management. Not only antibiotics, but, some other medications like carbamazepine, topiramate, ketoconazole, cimetidine etc., also can affect the pharmacological action of hormones. Also, additional protection is needed in the first couple of months after the use of oral pills to prevent failure. You should exclude pregnancy through the blood test before moving on further. Hope this helps.
Absence of the menstrual period can happen as a side effect with the use of oral contraceptives, but, this must be reported immediately to the consultant for further management. Not only antibiotics, but, some other medications like carbamazepine, topiramate, ketoconazole, cimetidine etc., also can affect the pharmacological action of hormones. Also, additional protection is needed in the first couple of months after the use of oral pills to prevent failure. You should exclude pregnancy through the blood test before moving on further. Hope this helps.
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Hi there,
If you have been taking your Qlaira correctly it is very very unlikely that you are pregnant.
About 1 in 6 women taking Qlaira do not get their periods when they are on the pill.
The sinus medication will not react with Qlaira in any way, so do not wory about it.
If you do not get your period for 2 months, that is if you miss in november as well then just do a home preganncy test and then continue the medications.
It is very unlikley that you are pregnant and need to check only if missed 2 months in a row.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
If you have been taking your Qlaira correctly it is very very unlikely that you are pregnant.
About 1 in 6 women taking Qlaira do not get their periods when they are on the pill.
The sinus medication will not react with Qlaira in any way, so do not wory about it.
If you do not get your period for 2 months, that is if you miss in november as well then just do a home preganncy test and then continue the medications.
It is very unlikley that you are pregnant and need to check only if missed 2 months in a row.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
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