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5 hours late on birth control, should i use another form of protection?

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Dr. Charles Whiting answered

No: I'm assuming that you are on birth control pills. If you are 5 hours late, you can take today's pill now. Take tomorrow's pill at the regular time. You are unlikely to get pregnant from being 5 hours late for a pill.

Answered 5/12/2014

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A member asked:

5 hours late on birth control, should i use another form of protection?

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Dr. Charles Whiting answered

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