Am I at risk of getting pregnant this month if I forgot my pill and took it 11 hours apart?

33-year-old woman3 years ago

I am taking the Marvelon birth control pill (I just finished the sugar tablets last Saturday). So I started a new pack on Sunday and I'm on day 4 of my new pack. I forgot this morning to take the pill. I usually take my pill between 7:00 and 7:30 AM and I noticed that I forgot at 6:00 PM so I took my pill immediately (so about 11 hours difference) No unprotected sex since the beginning of my new pack. Should I use a condom with my partner for the next month?

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Sarah-Yan Chagnon · 3 years ago

Hello,

If you have taken the pill less than 24 hours after the scheduled time and you continue to take the next pills as usual, your oral contraceptive remains effective. Therefore, there is no additional protective step to take.

33-year-old woman · 3 years ago

Thank you very much!

Sarah-Yan Chagnon · 3 years ago

We look forward to hearing from you,

Sarah-Yan Chagnon, pharmacist

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