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Can having diarrhea right after (within a hour) of taking birth control cause it to be less effective or spotting? i took it then had diarrhea twice within a hour. im spotting a little now. im on low dose birth control?
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Diarrhea cannot have such an effect. Check with the doctor or clinic where your pill was prescribed. Good luck.
Answered 6/30/2021
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