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mushy stool and pill protection

September 17, 2015 | 15,00 EUR | answered by Dr. med. Frauke Gehring

I have had soft stools for a few weeks, usually 1-2 times in the morning. I always take Damara for contraception at 10 pm in the evening. Is the protection still effective or do I need to use additional contraception?

Dr. med. Frauke Gehring

Hello,

A mushy stool does not affect the effectiveness of the pill. Only significant diarrhea, which accelerates the passage of the stomach and intestines so much that the active ingredient can no longer be absorbed, can have this effect.

Sincerely, Dr. Höllering