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Been taking bc for 4-5 months.always on time never forgot.due to the time change in the middle of the night should i be worried?effct on effctns?late?

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Dr. Christine Norton answered

No: A one hour delay should not cause your birth control to be less effective.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/10/2013

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