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A member asked:

I took emerg contraceptive on sat afternoon at 3 pm and about 36 hours after taking pill,i had one loose stool. will the pill still be effective?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Should be!: The loose stool should have no effect. Emergency contraception is not 100% successful, so continue using protection and check a pregnancy test if your period is late.

Answered 5/19/2015

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Dr. Cody Mead answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Having a loose stool will have no effect on the pill. Best of luck!

Answered 5/19/2015

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