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A member asked:
Hi, i took my bc pill (alysena 28) 4 hours late. am i still protected?
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Yes: Yes, while it is best to take the birth control pill everyday around the same time, as long as it is taken everyday it should still work, but the effectiveness may be slightly lower (highest effectiveness around 98%) Make sure to use condoms to protect against stds
Answered 2/25/2018
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