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Re: birth control and diarrheaFrom: 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
-- Maggie Beth Anderson Medical Student at University of Washington
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