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A member asked:
I took my bc pill 3 hours later than normal while being sexually active that day as well as the 2 days prior. still protected?
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Likely: It is hard to remember to take your pill,at the same time everyday. Choose a time that you do something else. Like brushing your teeth in the morning. An occasion variation should not matter. You can look at other birth control methods that don't involve everyday. All the best.
Answered 9/28/2016
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