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What should I do if I get diarrhoea right after taking the pill?
Good evening, can I find out, I started a course of taking contraceptives, I drink at 7 pm, and it happened that immediately after taking the pill I had diarrhea. Do I need to take another pill or does it not affect its effectiveness and absorption?
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Anna Lewandowska Pharmacist, Editor
4 months ago
If you have diarrhoea up to 4 hours after taking the pill, it may reduce the effectiveness of your contraception and you should take another tablet from a spare blister. According to the World Health Organization, diarrhoea is the passing of at least 3 loose or watery stools per day. This is due to the fact that intestinal transit is significantly accelerated and the possibility of absorption of the tablet is reduced.
A single loose stool does not affect contraceptive protection.
If you are concerned about this situation, it is always a good idea to consult a doctor who can give you more personalized advice. If you do not have the opportunity to take advantage of the advice, I am attaching a link to the online teleconsultation:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/z-ginekologiem
We also encourage you to familiarize yourself with materials on similar topics:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jak-zwalczyc-biegunke
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jak-prawidlowo-stosowac-antykoncepcje