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Not necessarily. She definitely was not protected by the pill if she had stopped using it prior to the intercourse. However, as long as you used the condom correctly, as long as there was no penis-vagina contact without a condom, and as long as the condom was intact when you withdrew, pregnancy is highly unlikely. It is even more unlikely since your girlfriend had three days of bleeding after the intercourse. Her nausea and vomiting may simply be a stomach virus.

Unfortunately, the only way to know for sure is to take a pregnancy test. Your girlfriend should use first morning urine for the best results. If it is negative, have her repeat the test every two weeks until she has a normal period or a positive result.

In the meantime, please continue to use condoms.  Condoms work best when they are used correctly and consistently. Here are some tips for correct condom use.

• Always check the expiration date to be sure it is not expired prior to use.
• Condoms should be stored at room temperature in a sharps free environment.
• Never use an oil-based lubricant with a latex condom. If you need additional lubricant, use a water-based type like KY Jelly or Astroglide.
• Pinch the tip of the condom between the thumb and forefinger while rolling it onto the erect penis to ensure that there is no air pocket in the tip of the condom.
• Smooth out the sides of the condom once it has been rolled on to ensure there are no air pockets in the sides of the condom.
• Hold onto the rim or base of the condom while removing the penis from the vagina to prevent it from slipping off inside the vagina during removal.
• Do not have any penis-vagina contact without a condom.

If your girlfriend did not like the pill, she should be aware that there are many other different types of hormonal contraceptives besides the pill. If you live near one of our offices, please call us for an appointment to discuss your birth control options. If you live further away, contact the Family Planning or Planned Parenthood office closest to you.