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If i took a few of my birth control pills a few hours late does it make much of a difference? i didn't miss any but i took some up to 5hrs late
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No trouble: There is nothing wrong in this scenario. The requirement is to take them daily. Not to take them at the same time daily.
Answered 6/13/2014
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