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A member asked:
What happens if i take my birth control pill at a new time how many days do i wait until i'm safely assured no pregnancy?
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Shouldn't be a prob: If it is just a few hours, probably no time at all. If you are changing from morning to night and you are on a really low dose pill, you might have some light spotting. I would use a condom for a few days if that is the case.
Answered 7/24/2014
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