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If i pass a loose, watery stool about 3 hours after taking birth control and 2 hours after intercourse, would protection against pregnancy be affected?

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Dr. Albert Melaragno answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: The BCP you're taking would still be absorbed

Dr Whiting agreed

Answered 4/21/2015

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A member asked:

If i pass a loose, watery stool about 3 hours after taking birth control and 2 hours after intercourse, would protection against pregnancy be affected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Albert Melaragno answered

Dr Whiting agreed

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