I take the contraceptives Cindi-35 and metronidazole 2 times a day in tablets and also vaginally. I also take retinoids. Does metronidazole affect the effectiveness of contraception? I've had unprotected sex, can I get pregnant? Should I use emergency contraception? Today is the 16th day of the cycle
* required field
* required field
Ewa Pilch Pharmacist, Editor
5 months ago
I can't find Cindi-35. If you have a question about Syndi-35, please read on.
When used orally, metronidazole may affect the gut flora, which may affect the effectiveness of Syndi-35. We wrote more about the effect of the drug on birth control pills in the article:
The decision to use emergency contraception should be made after consultation with your doctor. You can take advantage of a teleconsultation, e.g. via the Gdziepolek.pl portal:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/z-ginekologiem
When treating an intimate infection, it is recommended to abstain from intercourse or use barrier contraceptives. Intercourse without additional protection poses a risk of transmitting the infection to the partner and then reinfection. We wrote more about the treatment of intimate infections in the article:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/infekcje-intymne-jak-sobie-poradzic
I encourage you to familiarize yourself with additional materials that you may find useful:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jakie-leki-oslabiaja-skutecznosc-antykoncepcji
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/tabletka-po-czyli-antykoncepcja-awaryjna