Posted: 03/08/07 - 13:39 Post subject: Birth Control Pill and IBS
I was wondering if having IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) affects the effectiveness of the pill?
I am currently on Necon 1/35 and I'm not sure if having IBS would affect the pill's effectiveness. I am not 100% certain that i have IBS but i have some of the symptoms.
You might be interested to know that it could be your contraceptive pill which is actually causing the effects of your IBS...
There isn't any printed evidence to back it up, whether this is a cover up from the pill manufactures I'm not sure, but if you do an internet search you will find many people who ask the opposite question, does their pill effect their IBS.
Something for you to think about anyway. Mine was certainly caused by the pill.
But to also answer your question, yes it will reduce its effectiveness if you are getting diarrhea.
The pill caused your IBS? I have been having tons of stomach problems. I think it might be IBS. I have constant gas, constipation, cramps, and sharp pains when I have a bowel movement. I am 23 and have been on the pill since I was 16. I try to exercise a few times a week and I eat decently. I have been passing gas a lot while I’m sleeping according to my boyfriend, which by the way is extremely embarrassing. I've taking over the counter gas pills and fiber to help but it doesn’t seem to be doing anything. What can I do?
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