Birth Control and Bowel Movements

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busylizzie
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Birth Control and Bowel Movements

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Hi there,
When taking birth control, what exactly constitutes diarrhea that might affect the pill?
I take Yasmin.
Do I only need to worry about serious diarrhea? My bowel movements are regular, one a day, but can be a little soft as in they stick to the loo - not diarrhea or watery though.
Bit personal haha, but thanks!
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Re: Birth Control and Bowel Movements

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Hi busylizzie,

That doesn't sound like something that would impact the efficacy of your pill. Everyone has slightly different bowel tendencies; soft stool is not a problem, only, like you said, "serious diarrhea," which is usually accompanied by other symptoms like nausea and cramping. So no need to worry. :)
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busylizzie
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Re: Birth Control and Bowel Movements

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Fab, thanks so much :)
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