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For the last week i have taken my contraception at different times btw 8 &10am everyday, will this affect the effectiveness of preventing pregnancy?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: You are well within the acceptable range for timing your daily oral contraceptive and you are as safe as the pill can be.

Answered 1/2/2015

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