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I usually take my birth control, jolivette, in the morning but i'd like to start taking them at night. do i have to use backup, i'll be taking tonigjt?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

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No: This is okay. You will still have full protection since it is only one pill delayed for some hours.

Answered 10/3/2014

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A member asked:

I usually take my birth control, jolivette, in the morning but i'd like to start taking them at night. do i have to use backup, i'll be taking tonigjt?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Semel answered

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