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Hello. i am on a hormonal oral birth control (blisovi). often, i have bouts of loose/watery stools several times during the day-but the amount is usually not much. will my pill be effected?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No : Diarrhea will not affect your birth control but you may want to consider seeing a gastroenterologist to address this digestive issue.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/10/2020

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A member asked:

Hello. i am on a hormonal oral birth control (blisovi). often, i have bouts of loose/watery stools several times during the day-but the amount is usually not much. will my pill be effected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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