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Hi, so i started taking the combined pill on 31st of october every day and tonight will be my 8th pill, however tuesday (4th day) an hour or so after taking my pill i passed a very watery stool and would like to know if this affected my birth contorl?

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Dr. Holly Maes answered

No: Diarrhea does not affect the effectiveness of your birth control. Remember to take them daily at about the same time for best effect

Answered 11/7/2020

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A member asked:

Hi, so i started taking the combined pill on 31st of october every day and tonight will be my 8th pill, however tuesday (4th day) an hour or so after taking my pill i passed a very watery stool and would like to know if this affected my birth contorl?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Holly Maes answered

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