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Hello . i took my last birth control active pill (before placebo week), and threw it up about 2 hours later. i digested it on an empty stomach, but i also had sex same day. my period is due in about 3 days, am i protected?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

End of the line: Your last active pill was the "end of the line" of the active pills and therefore your protection is still present from conception.

Answered 4/4/2018

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A member asked:

Hello . i took my last birth control active pill (before placebo week), and threw it up about 2 hours later. i digested it on an empty stomach, but i also had sex same day. my period is due in about 3 days, am i protected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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