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I forgot to take my contraceptive pill one day and the other day i took it aftermidnight cause i forgot again. does this make a problem?

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Dr. J Ricardo Loret De Mola answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Risky for pregnancy: Everytime you miss or delay pills you increse the chances of becoming pregnant or have vaginal bleeding/spotting. Place the pack in an area where you can always remember, like next to your toothbrush, alarm clock, etc so you can remember.

Answered 10/4/2016

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