If the system is revved up, it will go to work breaking down and removing the hormones faster than normal, resulting
in lower levels of the hormones to get the job done. It can result
in such low levels of hormone that the pill, patch, or ring don’t work.
What if I take a medication that messes with hormonal birth control?
There are many highly effective types of birth control that are not affected by these medications, including all IUDs, the implant, and the shot.