Do antibiotics cancel birth control?

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Although the effect of antibiotics on birth control pills has not been confirmed, it is believed that taking antibiotics while on birth control pills may increase the chance of becoming pregnant. Antibiotics may cause the liver to break down estrogen, the hormone released form oral contraceptives, and decreased estrogen can make the pill less effective.
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