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A member asked:

I just had diarrhea about one hour after i took my daily dose of trisprintec (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol). am i still protected?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: That should not have an effect on your birth control.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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