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A member asked:

I want to change the time i take my birth control pills. how can i do that? i take them at 12pm and want to change to 7am.

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: You can take birth control pills at any time you want - it does not matter.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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To change the time I take my birth control pills do I start after I finish the old pack and start a brand new pack?

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I used to take my birth control at 10pm but I thought it was a good idea to change my time to 7am because i used to be late on my pill at 10pm. After I changed my time, I had unprotected sex and Im just wondering could i be pregnant?

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Im on birth control, i take it every day on time But on my third week, I miss Friday and Saturday pills but took both on a Sunday late evening. The next day on Monday I took Sundays and monday pills early in the morning.. Can I still get pregnant ?

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