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Im on birth birth control and not last night but on sunday i took my pill almost an hour late and on monday i had sex am i still safe?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

One per day: Birth control pills should be taken one per day. A hour delay does not matter. If you are having trouble remembering you pills consider an easier method such as an IUD or implant

Answered 2/23/2018

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A member asked:

Im on birth birth control and not last night but on sunday i took my pill almost an hour late and on monday i had sex am i still safe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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