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

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[โ€“] 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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  • [โ€“] 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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