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Would starting my low dose birth control pill pack one hour later because daylight savings time ended compromise my protection this month?

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Dr. Mary David answered

No: That should not be a problem as far as contraception goes. The is a small chance that you could have some spotting but even that is unlikely.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Would starting my low dose birth control pill pack one hour later because daylight savings time ended compromise my protection this month?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mary David answered

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