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I take lo loestrin and i was wondering if marijuana could affect the birth control in any way?

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Marijuana impacts: Marijuana does not directly impact the oral contraceptive pills effectiveness, except in the instance that you are "too high" to remember to take the pill as directed daily.

Answered 8/9/2018

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A member asked:

I take lo loestrin and i was wondering if marijuana could affect the birth control in any way?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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