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Does general anesthetic cancel out the birth control pill?
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No: As long as oral contraceptives are taken as directed there should be no increased chance of pregnancy with general anesthesia.
Answered 10/24/2017
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Thanks for asking!: General anesthetic should not affect the metabolism of birth control medications.
Answered 10/4/2016
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