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yauvru

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Birth Control And Laxatives
Posted: 01-29-07 21:09pm

I had to take a laxative the night before last. I take birth control regularly and never miss, but I know I am close to when I am supposed to be ovulating. I've done some research online and have found that laxatives can interfere with the absorption of the pill. How long after I take a laxative do I have to wait to have sex without an additional contraceptive to be safe? Thanks so much!
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cln1812

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Posted: 01-30-07 14:25pm

First, you don't ovulate while on the pill. The pill stops ovulation (except in some rare cases it has been documented to happen but most women don't ovulate on it). As far as using the laxative, i'd use backup protection at least until your bowel movements are normal again; if it were me, i'd use backup for about a week just to be sure.
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