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Q: Taking a Pill Late

asked by: Kaitlynn on May 15th, 2007

New User

Ok, I'm really just asking this for reassurance but, I took my pill about 20 minutes late the other day, had sex the next night (after taking my pill on time for that day). I should be alright, considering I've taken it on time (give or take a minute or two) the rest of the time i've been on it, right?

Thanks!

Replies(6)

mc4ever02

replied on May 15th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

You are fine if it was only 20 min. Don't worry!

Llewellyn

replied on May 15th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Being 20 minutes late is not a big deal.

Kaitlynn

replied on May 15th, 2007

New User

Ok, thanks much!

Jaydensmommy

replied on May 15th, 2007

Advanced Support Team

Yes like previous posters stated....20 mins is nothing dear. That won't make a difference.

IFellForHim22

replied on May 21st, 2007

New User

yea that's nothing.. the reason why they tell you to take it on time is to make sure you don't forget... but i also have a question. So i'm on birth control and i ALWAYS forget to take it so im always like taking it at different times... and i used the "pulling out" method with my boyfriend for the first time today.. and im sorta scared that im ganna get pregant. But right after i took a shower and tried like cleaning myself out really good and everything. what should i do?

marylandeaux

replied on January 19th, 2009

New User

Taking a pill late

What if taking a pill 35 minutes late from the regular time? Will it be a good deal of time? Thanks!

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