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Should i take another contraceptive pill if i had diarrhoea 3 hours after taking my usual pill? am i still protected from intercourse in the last day?

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Dr. Timothy Brown answered

No and yes: The diarrhea should have no effect on the absorption of your pill, so your protection will also not be affected.

Answered 8/31/2014

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A member asked:

Should i take another contraceptive pill if i had diarrhoea 3 hours after taking my usual pill? am i still protected from intercourse in the last day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Timothy Brown answered

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