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If you take birth control late by 30 minutes 2 days in a row(last 2 pills before placebo week)is it less effective?had unprotected sex on placebo week
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No difference: There is no difference between taking a birth control pill on time, or half an hour early, or half an hour late. Remember, birth control pills prevent pregnancy but do not prevent infectious germs such as those that cause chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhea, etc...
Answered 11/3/2016
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