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April 12th, 2011
Will being 2 hours late taking your birth control pill affect chances of getting pregnant?


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replied April 12th, 2011
Birth Control Answer A21834
Hi,
Welcome to ehealthforum,
Taking birth control pills more than 2hours late than the scheduled time for more than 2 days can be risky. Try to take the pills at around the same time every day to make sure that the pills remain effective and you remain protected. If you have missed taking the pills at scheduled time then consider using additional/back-up protection (if having intercourse) to ensure that you do not get pregnant.
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