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Re: birth control and diarrhea

From: Maggie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 Jan 2002 16:59:05 -0600 (CST)


At Tue, 29 Jan 2002, Tasha wrote: >
>How long does it take for a birth control pill to be absorbed after
>taking it? Would one episode of diarrhea have an impact on the pill's
>effectiveness? Isn't the pill absorbed from the stomach anyway?

Hi Tasha, BCP's are effective 7 days after taking them. One episode, or even many episodes of diarrhea will not effect the pill's effectiveness. Anything oral, including pills, is processed through the stomach. Take care, Maggie

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Maggie Beth Anderson
Medical Student at University of Washington



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