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I moved from 8a-5p to a 7p-7a (third shift) job. i now take my birth control at a different time than i used to. can this alter it's effectiveness?

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Dr. Frederick Dattel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Reassurance: You should be still protected with the same efficacy on this birth-control schedule

Answered 7/27/2015

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A member asked:

I moved from 8a-5p to a 7p-7a (third shift) job. i now take my birth control at a different time than i used to. can this alter it's effectiveness?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frederick Dattel answered

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