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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 make hormonal birth control fail by speeding up hormone breakdown, leading to breakthrough ovulation and unintended pregnancy. This well-documented interaction requires backup contraception during and after treatment.

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