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I was late taking my birthcontrol one day, & had sex a week after should i be worried about being pregnant. i took it as soon as i remembered.

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Should be ok: Try to remember to take the pill approximately the same day every day, but missing it by a few hours on one day should be fine.

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Answered 4/6/2016

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A member asked:

I was late taking my birthcontrol one day, & had sex a week after should i be worried about being pregnant. i took it as soon as i remembered.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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