Your partner could get a home pregnancy test. They can be purchased over the counter and are very accurate. Most of these tests are sensitive enough to detect pregnancy even one or two days after a missed period. If you don't want to wait that long, a walk-in clinic or doctor's office can do a blood test with accurate results even prior to a missed period. 882-7000 to make an appointment with a University of Missouri Health Sciences Center physician.
Weight gain is a reported side effect of birth-control pills.
A few women, however, report weight loss. No period of time is specified. If you have experienced a weight gain of more than 10 pounds that cannot be attributed to dietary changes, consult your physician. 882-7000 to make an appointment with a University of Missouri Health Sciences Center physician. You are wise to wonder about antibiotics and birth-control pills.