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A member asked:

Can i still be protected during sex if i took my birth control 9 hours late cause i forgot it and i was at work?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Fine : If you take your birth control every day then being a few hours late one time should not make a difference.

Answered 6/28/2013

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