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I usually take my birth control (kurvelo) at 7 am, but today i was late. i took it at 9:44 am. it was my second day of new pack (ive been on it for months now) but is the effectiveness ruined ?
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A couple hours early or late does not cancel the effectiveness of your pill. Skip for a day and it might.
Answered 5/10/2023
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