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Q: Storage of birth control pills
asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 26th, 2008
I've been taking desogen for about two years now, and i have a question about how heat sensitive the pills themselves are? Due to a recent heat wave and a poorly ventilated appartment, my appartment has been ranging between 80-100ish degrees for the past few weeks, however, my concern is that on the package for desogen, it says to store below 86 degrees. Will this be a problem? Its the only form of birth control i use so i dont want to take any chances about it losing its effectiveness!


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on May 28th, 2008
Birth Control Answer A4209
Improper storage of the birth control pills (above recommended temperature) can spoil them and make them lose their effectiveness.




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