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That is great that you have always stuck to taking your birth control regularly like that. You are correct that when birth control is taken at the same time each day, it is more effective.
In some situations pre ejaculation can carry sperm. However, since you and your boyfriend only had unprotected sex for no longer than a minute, I do not think that is an issue here. Also, since you are on the pill, you have good protection with that.
I think your stress is what is most likely causing the pressure in your stomach, acne and other symptoms. However, since the only true way to know if you are pregnant is through a pregnancy test, I recommend you take one. I think taking that and seeing the result would help ease fears and provide you with more clarity.
I hope this has helped! Please keep me updated and let me know if you have further questions.
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Hi anon345,
Thank you for sharing your question with the EmpowHER community!
That is great that you have always stuck to taking your birth control regularly like that. You are correct that when birth control is taken at the same time each day, it is more effective.
In some situations pre ejaculation can carry sperm. However, since you and your boyfriend only had unprotected sex for no longer than a minute, I do not think that is an issue here. Also, since you are on the pill, you have good protection with that.
I think your stress is what is most likely causing the pressure in your stomach, acne and other symptoms. However, since the only true way to know if you are pregnant is through a pregnancy test, I recommend you take one. I think taking that and seeing the result would help ease fears and provide you with more clarity.
I hope this has helped! Please keep me updated and let me know if you have further questions.
Erin
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