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Combined contraceptive pill, does taking it at the same time each day effect the effectiveness of it, or is it only to get in the habit of taking it?
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Yes: Taking the pill same time everyday absolutely increases its efficacy. Better said, NOT taking the pill at the same time or everyday increases your chance of pill failure. The main reason the contraception rate is lower than many other methods is because people are not compliant with the schedule.
Answered 10/19/2015
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