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If you take the microgynon combined pill and took it a few hours late on 2 different days on your first week on the pill is pregnancy possible?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not likely: Being a few hours late taking your pill is not likely to change the effectiveness of the pill.

Answered 11/8/2013

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