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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