How late does a birthcontrol pill have to be before it puts you at risk of pregnancy?

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Does anyone know the LEGITIMATE time frame when a birth control pill (yaz) becomes late enough to risk ovulation. (1 hour late, 2 hours etc)

I know it says if you take it late to have protected sex for a week but id like to know how 'late' is 'late'

Kevin H · Accepted Answer

I do know that if you are a few hours late it won't matter. But I do not know what the number is that will make you ovulate while taking your pills.

Bethany · Answer

If you miss one and it is the next day take it as soon as you remember and then take it again at your regular time, making it twice in that one day and then take it regularly there after. No backup needed.

If you miss two days. You take two the day you remember and two the following day. There after it is your normal birth control schedule. You do need a backup for seven days after starting. 

If you miss three or more than start normally and use backup for seven days. But be aware that you might have an irregular period for a month or so.

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