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Ok to do this?
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Questionss
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Ok to do this?
so i normally take my birth control between 7-8am. this morning i had work at 7 so i took the pill around 6:30. Is this still ok? And would this compromise the pills effectiveness at all?
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Re: Ok to do this?
If you use a combined oral contraceptive (one with both estrogen and progestin), you have a 12 hour grace period to take pills within before they are late, and that grace period also applies to taking pills early. If you are using a mini-pill (one with only progestin), then you have a three-hour grace period.
So, as you can see, no matter what kind of pill you take, something like this is no problem.
So, as you can see, no matter what kind of pill you take, something like this is no problem.
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Re: Ok to do this?
Ok perfect thank you!
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Heather
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Re: Ok to do this?
You're welcome.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead