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My aunt used conttaplan 2 as an emergy contraceptive. she took the first pill, and took the secind 13 hours later instead of 12. does she have to take a third pill 12 hours after she took the secind pill for it to work?

Q: my aunt used conttaplan 2 as an emergy contraceptive. she took the first pill, and took the secind 13 hours later instead of 12. does she have to take a third pill 12 hours after she took the secind pill for it to work?

: No, she does not need a third pill. One hour late of the second dose should not make any difference in the effect.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, she does not need a third pill. One hour late of the second dose should not make any difference in the effect.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 11/27/2021

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A member asked:

My aunt used conttaplan 2 as an emergy contraceptive. she took the first pill, and took the secind 13 hours later instead of 12. does she have to take a third pill 12 hours after she took the secind pill for it to work?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Praxidio Tagala answered

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