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Rifampin and Hormonal Contraceptives: What You Need to Know About Breakthrough Ovulation Risk

Rifampin and Hormonal Contraceptives: What You Need to Know About Breakthrough Ovulation Risk

Rifampin can drastically reduce the effectiveness of hormonal birth control, leading to breakthrough ovulation and unintended pregnancy - even with perfect pill use. Learn why only rifampin causes this, how long the risk lasts, and what to do instead.

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