A 26-year-old female asked:
i was an hour late taking my birth control, will that affect me in any way? will it still work?
1 doctor answer
Dr. Richard Bensinger answered
52 years experience Ophthalmology
Not a problem: Drugs such as birth control pills need to be taken regularly but not on an absolute schedule. So there is wiggle room on the exact time you take the dose. You should be totally safe with what you describe.
Answered on Sep 12, 2016
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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
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Fine : If you take your birth control every day then being a few hours late one time should not make a difference.
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
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Should be fine: The delay is not that crutial
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Susan Dantoni answered
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Birth Control timing: Yes, it will still work. You do not have to take it exactly the same time each day. You just don't really want to take it in the morning one day and ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Oral contraceptives.: If you have been taking oral contraceptives consistently (every day) for at least a month that should afford you protection.
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