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I took bc 6 hours early due to traveling abroad and the time zone difference, am i protected against pregnancy? i have been taking bc at my typical time for the past 2 weeks?
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Taking oral bcp's "6 hours earlier" than your normal time, and then continuing when back to your regular time zone will not interfere with the effectiveness of the oral contraceptives.
Answered 9/27/2023
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