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What is considered "missing a pill" on combined contraceptive pills? if i take one 1.5 hrs late should i be worried?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: Missing a pill amounts to not taking a pill on any particular calendar day. Varying the time of day does not count as a missed pill. Varying the timing could prompt some spotting or breakthrough bleeding but would not decrease the contraceptive effect.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/2/2016

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