Storage of birth control pills Posted: 05-26-08 02:32am
I've been taking desogen for about two
years now, and i have a question about how
heat sensitive the pills themselves are?
Due to a recent heat wave and a poorly
ventilated appartment, my appartment has
been ranging between 80-100ish degrees for
the past few weeks, however, my concern is
that on the package for desogen, it says
to store below 86 degrees. Will this be a
problem? Its the only form of birth
control i use so i dont want to take any
chances about it losing its
effectiveness!
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Birth Control Answer A4209 Posted: 05-28-08 23:26pm
Improper storage of the birth control
pills (above recommended temperature) can
spoil them and make them lose their
effectiveness.
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