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A member asked:
I am taking a 7-day ultimate cleanse by nature's secret, will this lower the effectiveness of my birthcontrol?
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Some concern: that the rapid transit of the pill through your GI tract may not allow the pill to absorb appropriately. I would consider using condoms or abstinence until you start your next pack. Better safe than sorry
Answered 1/9/2017
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