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A member asked:

Hello, i took my bc pill, had sex and then 2 and a half hours later i vomited , am i still protected ?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Yes: That should have been more than enough time to absorb the medication.

Dr Miller and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/18/2018

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