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Does increasing my water i take effect birth control pills at all?

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Dr. Axel Martinez-Irizarry answered

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No. : Body works well with managing water intake. Water intake does not interfere in any way with birth control pills.

Dr Nash agreed

Answered 6/14/2014

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