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Does diffusing spearmint oil (or any essential oil) effect the effectiveness of birth control pills?
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No: Diffusing oils does not effect birth control. However, there is growing evidence that these oils can cause damage to your lungs and that vaping things with oils can cause severe lung/respiratory problems. Small amounts in well ventilated areas should be fine. and certainly would not interfere with birth control.
Answered 12/29/2020
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