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I threw up seven hours after taking my birth control pill. am i still protected?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Yes: the pill was already dissolved and you should be ok.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I threw up seven hours after taking my birth control pill. am i still protected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

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