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Can a fast metabolism affect how i absorbed the birthcontrol pill and it's effectiveness?
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"Fast metabolism" is: a lay term, not a medical one -- unless you have an overactive thyroid. Gastointestinal abnormalities may affet how you absorb a bcp None of them are 100% effective.
Answered 7/18/2017
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