i’ve been using birth control for 5 days and i decided to take it at a different time bc the time i picked just wasnt working out for me (never missed a pill) but does that mean i’m not protected for another 7 days?

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Depends on what pill your on

@luaptsae norgestimate and ethinly estradiol

Just to stay safe I would wait another 7 days :)

As long as you’ve changed it within your 24 hour window, you’re fine.

What time did you change your pill time to because if it’s not after 7pm you’re fine and don’t need protection.

@bebeyoda_ i first started taking it at 11 pm now i take it at 8:00 i j started this it’s my first time on birth control.

As long as you don’t take it past 11pm you’re still protected, people just tell you to take your pill at the same time to get you into the habit but you don’t necessarily have to because of the 24 hour window, I’ve been on the pill for 2 years and never take it at the same time

Also, did you start taking your pill on your period or did you start taking it any time other than that? If you didn’t start taking them on your period, you have to take 7 full days worth of pills so 8 pills to be protected.

@luaptsae ok cool so bc i take it at 8pm is that ok? that’s just what i’ve been told to do

@bebeyoda_ i started a couple days after my period

Read this. You’re fine to change your pill but make sure you’re protected before having condomless sex.

@bebeyoda_ ok ty sm

I totally meant to say pill time but you get what I mean. And you’re welcome! Also be sure to read this {37UHXKxgS} since you’re new to the pill. It help you educate yourself on what you’re taking.