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A 32-year-old female asked:

I'm on levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) ed i forgot to take my pill last night at 10 pm and just took it now at 5 am is that ok am i covered?

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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience

Yes: You did the right thing. If you continue to have problems remembering then consider an alternative method like an iud.

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