Birth control question?

Question

I have been taking my pill perfectly for the last 2 months. (I've been on birth control for over 2 years). Two days ago I accidentally took my pill at 6:45am instead of 7am.  So instead of going back to the 7am time I started taking the rest at 6:45am.

I'm just wondering whether accidentally taking that pill EARLY and then taking the rest at the new time would increase my chance of getting pregnant.

(I know the general risks of pregnancy with the pill)

Serious answers only please.

Thank you in advance! =)

Fluttering Leaves · Accepted Answer

You are fine.  It's definitely best to take them at the same time every day, but if you do miss them by a few minutes you don't need to worry.

To be honest, you can miss up to 12 hours later and probably be fine (although I don't know that I would test this).  It's worse if the time is off at the start or end of a pack.

Paige · Answer

I'm also on the pill, and I don't think that little change in time would affect the way your body reacted to the pill. I mean your still taking the pill daily, and around the same time.
But I'm not a doctor, so if your really concerned call your physician.

Lara M · Answer

No, it won't make a difference.  Fifteen minutes is nothing.  You could have just taken the one at 6:45 and the rest at 7 and you would have been fine, too.

Temmah B · Answer

15 minutes is not going to make any difference

Amélie R · Answer

15 minutes won't affect you.
You could go back to 7am if you want.

Baby #1 due 4/13/10 · Answer

i dont think 15 min would make a difference...u should be fine

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