Can I take my birth control an hour late?
Can I take my birth control an hour late?
It is okay to take birth control an hour late, but it is recommended to take your birth control earlier rather than later to maximize effectiveness.
Is it bad to not take the pill at the same time every day?
If you’re taking a combination pill — which contains the hormones estrogen and progestin — you’re protected against pregnancy as long as you take your pill each day. It doesn’t matter what time you take it (although taking it at the same time every day can help you remember your pill).
Do you have to take birth control at the same hour everyday?
You don’t have to take your combination pill at the exact same time every day. But taking it at the same time is a good idea because it helps keep you in the habit of remembering your pill. You can also use an alarm, calendar reminder, or our birth control app to help you remember.
Is it okay if I took my birth control 30 minutes late?
A one hour difference should be okay regardless of what type of pill you use. If you’re taking a combined-hormone pill, which contains estrogen and progestin, you’re protected against pregnancy as long as you take your pill each day.
What happens if I don’t take my birth control for a week?
Missing one week of birth control is about the equivalent of taking placebo pills for a week. Furthermore, you will likely get a period. If this happens, it is necessary to use an additional form of contraception in order to prevent pregnancy, as you will no longer be protected by the hormones in your pill.
When is a birth control pill considered late?
If you take combination birth control pills, a pill that’s taken more than 24 hours after your last pill is considered late. With progestin-only pills (aka the minipill), taking it more than 3 hours after the usual time counts as late.