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My current birth control (lo loestrin fe) is a sample. it is not expired. is it still effective? what would make birth control less effective?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Expiration dates: If the medication is not expired it will work and is no less effective. Expired medications deteriorate over time and may be less effective or not work at all.

Dr Kobasa agreed

Answered 5/28/2016

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A member asked:

My current birth control (lo loestrin fe) is a sample. it is not expired. is it still effective? what would make birth control less effective?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Kobasa agreed

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