Do Iron pills effect the birth control pill?!
Question: I heard that certain medications effect how effective the birth control is. Do Iron pills effect the pill?
Answers: I heard that certain medications effect how effective the birth control is. Do Iron pills effect the pill?
the only medications that negate birth control is antibiotics, and st. johns wort. iron is fine.
Menstrual blood loss is typically reduced with use of oral contraceptives. This can lead to increased iron stores and, presumably, a decreased need for iron in premenopausal women. Premenopausal women taking OCs should have their iron levels monitored and talk with their prescribing doctor before using iron-containing supplements.