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I took my second pill from the first row late, like 14 mints. am are they still affective? (last day of my period ) #help

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Clarification: If you only took the pill 14 minutes late....you are fine. The pills are best taken at the same time everyday but as long as you are not skipping whole days you are fine.

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Answered 5/20/2015

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A member asked:

I took my second pill from the first row late, like 14 mints. am are they still affective? (last day of my period ) #help

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Dr Pack and another doctor agreed

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