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I usually take my birth control (kurvelo) at 7 am, but today i was late. i took it at 9:44 am. it was my second day of new pack (ive been on it for months now) but is the effectiveness ruined ?

Q: i usually take my birth control (kurvelo) at 7 am, but today i was late. i took it at 9:44 am. it was my second day of new pack (ive been on it for months now) but is the effectiveness ruined ?

: A couple hours early or late does not cancel the effectiveness of your pill. Skip for a day and it might.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

A couple hours early or late does not cancel the effectiveness of your pill. Skip for a day and it might.

Dr Ungerleider agreed

Answered 5/10/2023

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A member asked:

I usually take my birth control (kurvelo) at 7 am, but today i was late. i took it at 9:44 am. it was my second day of new pack (ive been on it for months now) but is the effectiveness ruined ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Ungerleider agreed

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