ID: tis the season to remember that activated charcoal can render oral birth control ineffective

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[–] 108 points 2 years ago (7 children)
  • [–] [S] 75 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

    Not sure why anyone would troll about something like this, but also never trust random people on the internet, especially on medical advice, so.. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    Thanks for adding sources

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  • [–] 17 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Not sure why anyone would troll about something like this

    This and your other comments in this thread make me concerned for you. There are a LOT of real, actual, existing human beings that delusionally think that tricking someone into pregnancy against their will is a morally victorious action, by any means necessary. They don’t concern themselves with such pleasantries as “good faith” statements. They are a minority of people, but not by much. Please look after yourself and don’t underestimate the evil that organized religion is capable of.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago* (3 children)

    The article you link to does not show any effect of activated charcoal on ovulation in women who use oral contraceptives. Not saying it's a good idea to eat charcoal, but the study didn't find an effect.

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  • [–] 18 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Why would it have an effect on ovulation? People are saying that the charcoal prevents the body from absorbing the pill. It's also why it's used in certain cases of poisoning.

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