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I'm on birth control pills and have had light diarrhea for the past four days. usually one, but no more than 2 loose stools a day. any effect on pill?
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Doubt: The pill is absorbed in the first parts of the small intestine. Diarrhea involves poor water absorption in the large intestines. I doubt it would be a problem unless you ware passing a stool every couple hours during your waking day.
Answered 7/5/2019
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