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What happens if, while on a colon cleanse, you become pregnant?

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Mke sure you are ok: Colon cleaning is very risky as it can cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, and is not medically recommended but if get pregnant after doing the cleaning of your colon, you should consult your doctor to make sure you are ok.

Answered 11/8/2012

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