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I forgot to take a birth control pill last night. i usually take them at 8:30pm but last night i didn't take one. but i'm already on my period so does it really matter?

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Dr. Holly Maes answered

Doesn't matter: If you are on the pills that are during your period, these are just placebo pills anyway, so nothing to worry about.

Dr Ingram agreed

Answered 8/7/2013

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A member asked:

I forgot to take a birth control pill last night. i usually take them at 8:30pm but last night i didn't take one. but i'm already on my period so does it really matter?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Holly Maes answered

Dr Ingram agreed

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