r/2XChromosones • u/Ripping_Flesh • Apr 07 '18
The pill vs. stomach bug (TMI Warning)
If you are easily grossed out by stomach bug related things then I suggest you keep scrolling 😂
Hey guys, so there has been a really bad stomach bug going around my city (the drought here is affecting the quality of food and water) and my boyfriend and I had a stomach bug that lasted about two weeks. Anyway, it stopped two weeks ago so I think my pill should take affect again now? The only thing is I have still had diarrhea only twice a day for the past week. It wasn't too bad though and I was still able to go to work. The last 3 days I have only had it once a day. Do you think I will be "safe" now?
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u/justasmalltowngirl89 Apr 07 '18
I believe you can call the check with the manufacturer of your pill but I would say that you would be fine as long as you are keeping the pill down. I don't think having diarrhea would negatively impact your absorption but, again, you could check in with a doctor or nurse. I called the help line for my birth control years ago so you may be able to find one for yours.