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I'm on the combination birthcontrol pill. i took a pill 5 hours late one time. other times i'm just off by a couple hours. am i still protected?
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Not protected: You must take the birth control pill at the same time every day. Taking it erratically will lead to a contraceptive failure and an unintended pregnancy. If your life is to busy to take a pill at the same time every day, you should consider a long acting contraceptive and discuss this with your doctor to make the choice that fits the best into your lifestyle. Stay safe!
Answered 8/31/2018
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