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Does diarrhea affect my birth control pill effectiveness? i took my pill this morning and had diarrhea 1hr after. each episode is light.
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Doubt it: Your pill contents are absorbed in the upper intestine after passing through the stomach.Loose stools of a small amount reflect poor absorption of stool water by an irritated lower intestine.Generally the lower intestine contents reflect intake a 2-3 days previously.If you were running to the bathroom every hour & emptied completely it may suggest a a problem, but from your description I doubt it
Answered 9/19/2018
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