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Missed birth control pill

2017-09-17 19:58:45
I started taking birth control pills for the past 2 weeks now and I usually take my pill at 10pm but last night I forgot to take it but remembered this morning at 12. Am I still protected or no? My mom said I wasn't
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Yes you are protected if you have taken the night dose in the morning.
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Take yesterday's dose immediately and continue with the evening 10 pm dosing as usual.
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Set reminders on you phone to take medication. Practo also sends reminders to patients.

Answered2017-09-21 04:14:53

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