Hello. I am just starting to take birth control pills, and my gynecologist is away on vacation, so I have nobody to ask for advice. I use Yaz contraceptive pills, this is my second pack. I got a sore throat and was prescribed an antibiotic. At 14 tablets, I took it for the first time. I am supposed to take it for a week, and if there is no improvement, then for two weeks. Turns out I'll end it on 20 tablets or 27 tablets - 25 tablets start with white placebo tablets and should have a withdrawal bleed. My question is: should I normally take 24 tablets followed by 4 placebo tablets or can I skip the "empty" tablets and start a new pack right away? I understand that I should take additional precautions while taking the antibiotic and an additional 7 days after the end of the treatment? I take Amoksiklav antibiotic, Linex forte protectively and preventively with Flucofast antibiotic therapy. Thanks in advance for your help.
Please use all tablets and take extra precautions.
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Monika Sieńkowska - KamińskaGynecologist, cytologist, visits Pułtusk, Krajewski 5.
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