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Bowel movements and the pill

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srh51968
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Bowel movements and the pill

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Sorry to make another post so soon but I just wanted to clear up a question. I have been having looser than normal bowel movements and was concerned that it will effect the absorption of my pill. I'm on Tri-Sprintec and I haven't been having frequent bowel movements (they're the same frequency as normal, not really any time after taking my pill as far as I remember), and they're just loose stools that aren't watery. I don't have any stomach upset and this has only been going on since yesterday.

Thanks for all your help, guys! :)
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Re: Bowel movements and the pill

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It only takes about an hour for your body to absorb the pill, so you should be protected just fine. If you're having frequent diarrhea and/or vomiting it's a good idea to back the Pill up with a condom for a cycle, but since your stools aren't watery, just loose, and aren't super frequent, there's no need to worry!
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Re: Bowel movements and the pill

Unread post by srh51968 »

Awesome, thanks! :)
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