Hello, if I have diarrhea for 4 days but it does not occur within 3-4 hours of swallowing the contraceptive pill, is the protection maintained?
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Angelika Talar-Śpionek Pharmacist, Editor
2 years ago
For @Liliana: It is worth using additional protection throughout the period of chronic diarrhea. When the symptoms of diarrhea subside, then there is no longer a need for additional protection and protection is preserved.
In that case, for how long to protect yourself additionally?
Klaudia Ćwiąkała Pharmacist, Editor
2 years ago
Long-term persistent diarrhea (at least 4 loose stools a day for several days) can affect the intestine and its ability to absorb nutrients as well as medications. Therefore, there is a risk that the hormones from the pills are not properly absorbed and contraceptive protection may be impaired. Below I enclose materials that may be of interest to you: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jak-prawidlowo-stosowac-antykoncepcje https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jakie-leki-oslabiaja-skutecznosc-antykoncepcji https://www.gdziepolek.pl/blog/historia-antykoncepcji-metody-zapobiegania-ciazy-kiedys-i-dzis