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I was 4 hours late taking my birth control (vestura), usually take it at 7pm but wasnt home and took it at 11pm, does this make it ineffective?

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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Not really: Lighter dose pills should be taken the same time every day. Later dosing may reduce effectiveness but does not make the BCP ineffective.

Answered 12/10/2015

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A member asked:

I was 4 hours late taking my birth control (vestura), usually take it at 7pm but wasnt home and took it at 11pm, does this make it ineffective?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

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