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I took my birth control 15 minutes late, will this ruin the effectiveness? its the first week of a new pack! second day on the new pack. (have been on this bc for months?

Q: i took my birth control 15 minutes late, will this ruin the effectiveness? its the first week of a new pack! second day on the new pack. (have been on this bc for months?

: Exact timing is not a requirement for effectiveness of birth control medicaments, but taking them regularly as directed is.

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Dr. Neil McLeod answered

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Exact timing is not a requirement for effectiveness of birth control medicaments, but taking them regularly as directed is.

Answered 4/10/2023

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A member asked:

I took my birth control 15 minutes late, will this ruin the effectiveness? its the first week of a new pack! second day on the new pack. (have been on this bc for months?

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