Is Delaying BC Pills By Half An Hour A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Mon, 15 Aug 2016

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Mon, 15 Aug 2016 Answered on

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Question : i am on my birth control pills since 6 months.. i have never missed a pill.. but today i took the pill half an hour late.. is it fine? am i safe?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are safe

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

Delaying pills by few hours does not make much difference. There will be continued protection as before.

You are safe. Don't worry.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar