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Is birth control pill still effective when taken with fruit like pineapple?

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Grapefruit: Grapefruit is the one fruit that is known to interact with many medications and potentially effect birth control. I am unable to specifically find any research on pineapple.

Answered 6/24/2018

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