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If i throw up 2 hours after taking birth control pill am i still protected?

Q: if i throw up 2 hours after taking birth control pill am i still protected?

: Likely the pill already advanced to the intestine after 2 hours.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Likely the pill already advanced to the intestine after 2 hours.

Answered 7/6/2021

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Different sources will tell you different things, but the 2-hour mark is close to where some sources say either to treat it as a missed dose and/or to start using a backup method of protection.

Answered 7/8/2021

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A member asked:

If i throw up 2 hours after taking birth control pill am i still protected?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr. Charles Turck answered

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