A member asked:

This may sound dumb, but i got stung by a bee. but can it affect my birth control? i'm on sprintec

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

No.: Bee sting does not affect oral contraceptives. (Apparently, Sprintec will prevent the birds and the bees, but not the bees alone!

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not likely: As the bee envenomation(sting) shouldn't really disrupt the hormones in your birth control from regulating your fertility. Hope this helps.

Dr Richards and another doctor agreed

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Dr. Andrea Rodgers answered

No worries: A bee sting will not affect your birth control.

Dr Richards agreed

Answered 8/7/2014

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A member asked:

This may sound dumb, but i got stung by a bee. but can it affect my birth control? i'm on sprintec

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Dr Rodgers agreed

Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Dr Richards and another doctor agreed

Dr. Andrea Rodgers answered

Dr Richards agreed

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