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Diarrhea While On Birth Control Pill. Is It A Symptom For Pregnancy ?
hey i had unprotected sex with my boyfriend, im on the pill but ive had diarrhea since and i was told it can be a symptom of pregnancy , i know im probably just panicking but just wanted to double check what it could mean. thankyou.
Sat, 31 Dec 2011
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If you vomit within 2-3 hours of taking a pill, the pill will not have been absorbed. If you are well enough, take another pill as soon as possible. Provided that you do not vomit this second pill and it is taken on the same day, then you will remain protected from pregnancy. If you continue to vomit, then it is the same as missing pills
Mild diarrhoea does not affect the absorption of the pill. Severe diarrhoea may affect it. So, if you have severe diarrhoea, consider this as the same as missing pills
NOthing to worry
Thanks
welcome to healthcaremagic
If you vomit within 2-3 hours of taking a pill, the pill will not have been absorbed. If you are well enough, take another pill as soon as possible. Provided that you do not vomit this second pill and it is taken on the same day, then you will remain protected from pregnancy. If you continue to vomit, then it is the same as missing pills
Mild diarrhoea does not affect the absorption of the pill. Severe diarrhoea may affect it. So, if you have severe diarrhoea, consider this as the same as missing pills
NOthing to worry
Thanks
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