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My birth control pill pack was against a warm (not hot) coffee cup for about 15 minutes before i noticed and took it off. will these 15 minutes cause my birth control pills to no longer be effective?

Q: my birth control pill pack was against a warm (not hot) coffee cup for about 15 minutes before i noticed and took it off. will these 15 minutes cause my birth control pills to no longer be effective?

: No, that exposure to warmth should not affect the effectiveness of your birth control pills. You may still use them as intended. Practice safe sex, and Good luck.

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

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No, that exposure to warmth should not affect the effectiveness of your birth control pills. You may still use them as intended. Practice safe sex, and Good luck.

Answered 5/4/2023

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A member asked:

My birth control pill pack was against a warm (not hot) coffee cup for about 15 minutes before i noticed and took it off. will these 15 minutes cause my birth control pills to no longer be effective?

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