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A member asked:

I took my levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) pill at 745am this morning and experienced some loose stool around 10am. am i still protected against pregnancy?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes : The timing of a bowel movement is not related to the absorption of your birth control pill in your stomach

Answered 3/8/2018

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