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Maja (Anonymous, 37.248.153.) Warszawa 11 months ago

Does taking birth control pills with a delay, e.g. by an hour, reduce effectiveness?

Does taking birth control pills with a delay, e.g. by an hour, reduce effectiveness? I'm not talking about a 12-hour delay, as on the prescription, it says.

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Anna Lewandowska Pharmacist, Editor

11 months ago

Regular intake of birth control pills is crucial for their effectiveness. A delay of one hour should not significantly affect the effectiveness of contraception, especially if it is an incidental event. However, in such a situation, intracyclic spotting may appear, with preserved protection.

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