Birth Control Storage

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celica2003
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Birth Control Storage

Unread post by celica2003 »

Dear Scarleteen,
I usually carry my combination birth control pills in my purse when I'm on the go. This recent cold weather had made me wonder - is it ok to carry pill packs in my purse during cold weather? Or could this reduce their efficacy? My pill pack insert says nothing about it and I was just curious. Thank you so much in advance!
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Re: Birth Control Storage

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That's fine, presuming you and your purse are not out in freezing temperatures for hours at a time. Really, a good rule of thumb is generally that if you can be out at a given temperature and not very quickly get ill or feel pretty darn bad yourself, so can your birth control pill. :)
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Re: Birth Control Storage

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Thank you such Heather! That's very good to know! :)
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Re: Birth Control Storage

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-12 walking outside for 7 mins. My pills were in my purse. Will this be ok?
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Re: Birth Control Storage

Unread post by Alice O »

Gatesy08 this is a space for user-to-staff discussion only.
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Re: Birth Control Storage

Unread post by gatesy08 »

So sorry!
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