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by Larry Siegel: (05/24/2004)
Thanks for taking the time to write in with your question. It is one that many young women are concerned about, especially given how we tend to deal with sexual health information. In saying that you "may have been in close contact with pre-ejaculatory fluid," I am assuming you are referring to having some make contact near your vagina (as opposed to in your vagina; I'm also including the possibility that you may have gotten some of his pre-ejaculatory fluid on your hands and may have touched yourself near your vagina). If I am correct in presuming this, I can say that you have NOTHING to worry about with regard to pregnancy. Vomiting the day before would have no bearing on the effectiveness of your pills.
During the first month of taking the pills, it is always recommended that a back-up method is used because it usually takes a cycle for your body to properly adjust. Chances are, you are going to get your period when you're supposed to. Keep in mind, however, that your birth control pills will have an effect on your periods so they may not be as they were before you started on the pill.
Unfortunately, even well-meaning professionals in sexuality education are prone to overinflating risks and resorting to fear as a way of "educating." A rational, awareness-based perspective will serve you much better than a fear-based, emotional one. You did well to find out the information for yourself.
If there is anything else you need to ask, please don't hesitate to write back. I wish you good luck and good (healthy) sex! Take care and be well. Peace
Larry SiegelReviewed by Sexual Health Editorial Team
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