A member asked:

Im on birth control and took the wrong pill at night and after realizing took the right one in the morning. can i be pregnant? can i keep taking it.

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Depends.: This depends on the type of birth control, and the type of the other medication you are taking. If you are using an oral contraceptive that contains an estrogen and a progestin, then it is likely still effective and you have little to worry about. However, if you are using a pill that contains only a progestin, then it is possible for you to get pregnant this cycle.

Answered 4/19/2013

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not likely : Missing one pill for just a few hours as you mention is very unlikely to decrease its effectiveness.

Answered 11/17/2012

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