In the summer my schedule gets all off, and i've missed up taking my ortho tri cyclen pills within at least 5 hours, and missing one altogether. I usually get my period on the same day, but when I miss one or mess the hours up (usually doesn't happen), I usually get it earlier or little spottings before i'm due to have it. Well I haven't had any of that, and it's kind of weird because I was so sure i'd get it yesterday.

I mentioned it to my bf because i'm kind of scared. We've had unprotected sex twice in the last month, and twice pulling out (which is just as bad..I know). He thinks as long as I take the pill sometime during the day, everything is fine and protected. I don't think I am. (*if anyone has a site that says that the pill is less effective when not taken at the same time, please post so I can show him*).

Just incase, I was wondering how many days someone should wait after the day they're suppose to get their period before really freaking out and getting a test/going to Dr.?

And how the effectiveness of the pill goes down if not taken at the same time each day?