Late 3 hours taking Birth Control?!


Question: Late 3 hours taking Birth Control.?
Im in college and this past week was hectic. Wednesday night I was three hours late taking it, I totally forgot. I was on the second week in my pack and I didnt have sex till Late, Late Friday night... am I still protected.?Health Question & Answer


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Yes, you would have even been protected even if you had remembered 24 hours later. It's when you miss two or more pills in a row that you need to worry. also, if it was one of the first 3 pills in the pack then you need to use a condom as well for 7 days. Check out the link I provided. This information is very accurate and is also included in the instructions that I received with my first pack of birth control pills.Health Question & Answer

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You can actually skip TWO days of pills and still be protected.
So hours won't really affect you too much, but its never 100%.

Just in case you ever skip a day or two, make sure the next day you take that day's pill, and the day before that you skipped. For example, if you skip Friday's pill, take Saturday and Friday's pill together.

If you miss more than three, you need to throw away the pack and start one new.Health Question & Answer

you'll be completely fine. being 3 hours tardy is not a big deal; you took it on the same day, so the levels of hormones in your body will be in sync with your birth control. you only need to be more concerned if you've completely missed a day, and if that happens, just make sure to continue on with your pills and wear a condom the next few times you have sex.Health Question & Answer

Definitely protected! If you skip two pills in a row, then there's definitely room for worrying. You won't be pregnant, but you may have spotting in a few days.

... You actually just made me realize that I forgot my bill about 45 minutes ago! Thanks!!Health Question & Answer

I never take my b/c pills at the same time and I still have yet to get pregnant. They say you have a higher risk, but I haven't seen it. But even when you take the pill you still have a small chance of becoming pregnant. 3 hours isn't enough to worry about!Health Question & Answer

You should be fine, as long as you took it, chances are you are fine, if you would have forgot for a while day that might have been different.Health Question & Answer

Don't worry about 3 hours.
The basic reason why they say to take it at the same time every day is to ensure you get into the habit. You are most likely safe taking your missed pill within 12 hours.Health Question & Answer

yes i think you are..i never take me mine the same time everyday and i've been taking them for a year now..even though they do recommend you to take them same time everyday..i need to take my own advice huh.?...lolHealth Question & Answer

Yeah you are fine, a lot of chicks were about this. It only matters if you are 2 days late on taking the medication.Health Question & Answer

yes, but the 99.9% guaranteed protection goes down a bit probably.
use a condom anyways =DHealth Question & Answer

Yes. 3 Hours will typically not affect it, of course depending on how long you've been taking it.Health Question & Answer

Yeah I do that all the time. It might make you spot but I doubt you'll get pregnant.Health Question & Answer

you should be fine, 3 hours makes no difference.Health Question & Answer

your gonna be fine dont worrry.Health Question & Answer



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