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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Four things that may impact the effectiveness of your contraceptive pill
Caption: Four things that may impact the effectiveness of your contraceptive pill. Duncan Reid, Senior Pharmacist and Head of Patient Safety at Pharmacy2U, has outlined four reasons why your contraceptive pill might not work as intended. Grapefruit. ”Grapefruit interferes with liver enzymes responsible for breaking down these hormones, which can lead to lower levels of active hormones in your bloodstream.” Taking certain other medicines. ”Most medicines that can reduce the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill are known as 'enzyme-inducers'," the expert warns. ”These medicines speed up the processing of hormones in the liver, which can lower the amount of contraceptive hormones absorbed into the bloodstream, making the pill less effective.” The stage of your cycle. ”When starting the contraceptive pill, the timing within your menstrual cycle is important for ensuring immediate protection. For most pills, if you begin taking them on or before the fifth day of your period, you'll be protected straight away.” Extreme temperatures. ”Birth control should be stored in a cool, dry place at room temperature, between 20-25°C.” Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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