im on orthro tri cyclen lo and the other day i took my pill 53 mintues late. Would it still be effective against pregenancy?
would i be able to have sex that night and still be as protected?
2006-07-02 11:00:39 · 11 answers · asked by just me 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yes. You are fine. I believe the window is 3 hours when it "should" be taken. I would shoot for the same time every day, but if you are a few late....don't sweat it. It happens to all of us.
2006-07-02 11:03:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should be fine, but remember all birth control is never 100%.
I actually got pregnant while taking Ortho tri-cyclen lo. I think that you should always have a back up plan. Even if you are on oral contraceptives, you still should use a condom to be on the safe side. Plus, condoms are better at preventing the transmission of STD's. Something Oral contraceptives don't do.
2006-07-02 18:13:13 · answer #2 · answered by *Brooke28* 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fifty-three minutes late will NOT effect you! Some people skip a day every now & then and still don't get pregnant! You don't have to take it at the exact same time every day! Just 'around' the same time every day!
Example: like when you first get up in the morning, at lunch time, or even when you go to bed at night!
It'll be okay...don't worry about it!!!
2006-07-02 18:04:29 · answer #3 · answered by krazy_gal04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes as long as your body recieves a consistant flow of hormones you will be protected. It is most desireable to take it at the same time every day, but is not necessary. I have even had to "double up" because I forgot a day. I did this under Doc's instructions and all was well.
2006-07-02 18:03:54 · answer #4 · answered by adrixia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you are still protected. i never have taken my pill the same time every day.
2006-07-03 08:51:08 · answer #5 · answered by maryjane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur never totally protected againts pregnancy when ur on any pill! if ur worried about taking ur pill late then u should also be thinkin about back up...like condoms!
2006-07-02 18:05:42 · answer #6 · answered by XxbrooklynnxX 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's OK. You'll be just as protected as you ever are on this birth control method.
2006-07-02 18:04:27 · answer #7 · answered by peachyone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you will be protected b/c it takes a while for the pill to go trough your system.
2006-07-02 18:03:54 · answer #8 · answered by nicholasferebee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are having any doubts just wait until the next day, its better to be safe than sorry!!
2006-07-02 18:10:24 · answer #9 · answered by justme_248 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be fine. But if your worried call a clinic and ask them for sure.
2006-07-02 19:25:10 · answer #10 · answered by lilbirdfamily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋