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A member asked:

Does loose stool (not diahhrea) reduce the effectiveness of birth control?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Liza Kunz answered

No: Unless you have loose stool because of a new medication that effects how the bcp is absorbed, i wouldn't worry. I can't see how the two are related.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2017

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No : That would not be a factor.

Answered 9/16/2013

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