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Do fennel seeds or aniseeds affect the birth control pill? i just had a sandwich with one of them on it?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Fennel seeds: No it shouldn't affect your birth control pills.

Answered 5/9/2014

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A member asked:

Do fennel seeds or aniseeds affect the birth control pill? i just had a sandwich with one of them on it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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