Hi Shaha,
According to Planned Parenthood, it depends on the type of birth control pill.
*If you take a progestin-only pill more than three hours past the regular time, you need to use a backup method of birth control (like a condom) for the next 48 hours. Combination pills, on the other hand, give you a little more leeway. It’s only essential that you take the pill every day. But taking the pill at the same time every day can still make it more effective. That’s because most people are more likely to remember to take the pill if they make it a regular part of their routine. *
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Hi Shaha,
According to Planned Parenthood, it depends on the type of birth control pill.
*If you take a progestin-only pill more than three hours past the regular time, you need to use a backup method of birth control (like a condom) for the next 48 hours. Combination pills, on the other hand, give you a little more leeway. It’s only essential that you take the pill every day. But taking the pill at the same time every day can still make it more effective. That’s because most people are more likely to remember to take the pill if they make it a regular part of their routine. *
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December 5, 2016 - 5:03pmHelena
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