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If you take green tea it increases bowel movement and are on birth control pills does this decrease the effectiveness of the pill?
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∙ 12y ago
No. More frequent bowel movements does not affect how well the Birth Control pill works, although (theoretically) severe diarrhea may.
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Can mixing birth controls reduce the effectiveness?
No, using two methods of birth control increases effectiveness or leaves effectiveness unchanged.
Does Ephedra or Mahuang decrease the effectiveness of the birth control pill?
I have also wondered this question and with the research that I have done, it says that neither affects the effectiveness of birth control pills
Which structural feature increases the effectiveness of this document in achieving its stated purpose?
birth control
Will Fematril decrease birth control effectiveness?
I'm not familiar with Fematril but to be certain I would advise you speak to your Doctor about this.
Will St johns wort affect birth control?
Yes, St John's Wort can decrease the effectiveness of birth control up to 50 percent
What medicines can make birth control ineffective?
Antibiotics will completely eliminate the usefulness of a birth control pill. A secondary source, such as condoms, should be used while on antibiotics to continue the prevention of pregnancy. Usually the medical information on the birth control package states which medicines will interfere with the product.
Can you drink homemade tea while being on birth control pills?
Some herbs can decrease the effectiveness of the birth control pill. Contact your health care provider or pharmacist for advice specific to your situation.
Does taking St John's Wart change the effectiveness of the birth control pill?
I have heard that St. John's Wart can decrease the effectiveness of birth control as well as certain antibiotics, seizure medications, etc. on Planned Parenthood and other medical websites. If you really want to make sure you can take it without lowering the effectiveness of your birth control, I would suggest talking to your doctor. :)
Do x rays lower birth control pill effectiveness?
X-rays do not lower the effectiveness of the birth control pill.
If you stop taking the pill the week after period can you get pregnant?
Yes. Even missing one day of the pill will reduce the effectiveness of the pill. If you missed a week, the effectiveness of the pill increases a lot. I would recommend using a condom or other form of non-hormonal birth control for the next month (as it will take a month for the pill to be at 99.99% effectiveness again.
If you forget to take the pill for a week after your period can you get pregnant?
Yes. Even missing one day of the pill will reduce the effectiveness of the pill. If you missed a week, the effectiveness of the pill increases a lot. I would recommend using a condom or other form of non-hormonal birth control for the next month (as it will take a month for the pill to be at 99.99% effectiveness again.
St johns wort and birth control pill?
Probably not a good idea. St. Johns Wort can decrease the effectiveness of the pill, if you need that medication, take it, but use a back- up method meanwhile
