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I took my birth control 15 minutes late, will this ruin the effectiveness? its the first week of a new pack! second day on the new pack. (have been on this bc for months?
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Exact timing is not a requirement for effectiveness of birth control medicaments, but taking them regularly as directed is.
Answered 4/10/2023
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