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I took my birth control pill while eating , will it be less effective ? will i poop it out ?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, it will be absorbed in the small intestine.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/28/2021

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