Everett, WA

A 21-year-old female asked:

Been on ortho for about a year. always take pill at 8am, forgot this morning until 1pm. took it right away. is it safe to have unprotected sex?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Charles Whitinganswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience

Yes: You did the right thing. Good job! You are still protected!

4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:

Ask doctors free

Educational text

Free

Talk to a doctor

24/7 visits - just $39!

50% off with $15/month membership

Related questions

A 46-year-old member asked:

How effective is ortho-novum 7/7/7 in the first month of having unprotected sex / sex without condoms?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 19-year-old female asked:

Unprotected sex 2 weeks after discontinued use of ciprofloxacin. Had a period in between the 2 weeks. Took ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo whole time. Protected?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 53-year-old member asked:

If I'm on ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo, when can I have unprotected sex?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 36-year-old member asked:

Can you tell me if on ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo, when can I have unprotected sex?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 18-year-old female asked:

I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend and he ejaculated in me. I am on the birth control ortho micronor (norethindrone). My period is 3 days late. Could i be prego?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:

Ask doctors free

Educational text

Free

Talk to a doctor

24/7 visits - just $39!

50% off with $15/month membership

Last updated Jun 1, 2014

Found in:

People also asked

I am on ortho tri cyclen lo, I missed my pill Wednesday and Thursday without realizing January 7 and 8th, and on the 9th Friday, I had unprotected sex, he finished inside me and I took the Wednesday and Thursday pill, woke up this morning and took Fridays

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

I've been on loestrin 30 for several years. I'm currently on my 2nd pill of a new pack. After unprotected sex do I need to take a morning after pill?

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

Good day, I recently started with contraceptive pill (Mercilon) Ive only had the pills for 2 days, Doctor said they will only be effective after my next menstrual cycle, is it safe to take Morning After Pill after unprotected sex?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

Good day, I recently started with birth control pill (Mercilon) Ive only had the pills for 2 days, Doctor said they will only be effective after my next menstrual cycle, will it be safe to take Morning After Pill after unprotected sex?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

I'm switching my birth control from seasonique to ortho cyclen. Is it necessary to wait before having unprotected sex?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

24/7 visits - just $39!

50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.