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If i'm late taking my bc by 14 hours (8am, took @10pm), am i still protected? took it right away. should i use alternative methods?
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Yes, to be safe: It would be prudent to use a second method. A barrier method like condom or diaphragm would be appropriate.
Answered 7/19/2014
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Doesn't matter: Being 14 hours late one time in your pack will not decrease the effectiveness enough to even worry about it . You are protected as long as other pills are all on time. Do you want to protect against STD's; then use condoms as well.
Answered 4/21/2016
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