Women taking antibiotics after having unprotected sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy are wasting their time and money, maternal health experts have said. The women, the experts warn, may also develop infections that are resistant to antibiotics. But antibiotics can’t be used to prevent pregnancy. It can cause antibiotic resistance.”The gynaecologist also noted that excessive antibiotic intake by women could affect their normal vaginal flora. “Those bacteria are not harmful to the woman; instead they prevent harmful bacteria from coming to live there.

Source: Punch June 26, 2021 23:37 UTC