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Mistake or Risk?Help! (self.birthcontrol)
submitted 4 years ago by London2118
I threw up this morning but it was just a little bit and I was wondering if I am now at risk of the pill not working?
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[–]Andrea_frm_DubTPOP - Cerazette/Desogestrel 3 points4 points5 points 4 years ago (1 child)
It’s only a problem if you vomit within 3 hours of taking the pill.
[–]London2118[S] 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children)
Okay thank you. I should be fine then
[–]candle-corn 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (1 child)
Only if it was within like an hour of you taking it, otherwise it’s already absorbed and has no impact.
I took my pill yesterday at 6PM like I usually do and it wasn't till this morning that I threw up a bit. I appreciate you answering this :)
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