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writes:I started taking my BC pill--Ortho Tri Nessa--at the end of November '09. My BF and I started having sex in the 3rd week of January '10. At the end of January, my period was very light. When I was on this pill before, I never noticed any changes with my period but I didn't worry about this since, regardless, my period came and therefore, I wasn't pregnant. Additionally, I was very, very stressed out thanks to over $1500 being stolen from my bank account by a close "friend," and I thought that maybe had something to do with it. I got my period on the 27th of January and started my next pack of pills on the 31st. I always take my pills between 8am and noon, shortly after I wake up, and I have never missed a day. On February 13th (day 16), I left early in the morning with my bf and we went for a nature hike. I'd forgotten to take my pill before we left, so I took it right around 3:30 pm that day, as soon as we got home. We had sex the day prior (12th, day 15) and after (14th, day 17). Was this likely a big enough mistake--taking the pill 3-7 hours late once--to potentially make me ovulate and/or make my cervical mucus thin enough for sperm to pass?I'm expecting my period this week but it hasn't yet come, so I have to ask.Thanks!
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reader, k_c100  +, writes (24 February 2010):
 Not sure exactly how your type of pill works but I know for my contraceptive pill as long as you take your late/missed pill within 12 hours of your normal time for taking the pill then you will be fine. Any longer than 12 hours there is a chance your protection can be weakened then you need to use condoms for 7 days after the late/missed pill.
So by the sounds of things 3-7 hours is not enough to decrease the effectiveness of your pill. Best to have a look at the information booklet that comes with your pill, that should tell you. If not, give your doctor a call or if you have a medical helpline type thing over in the US (I know we have one called NHS Direct here in the UK) and someone should be able to help you.
I hope this helps and good luck!
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reader, Honest Answer +, writes (24 February 2010):
 A few hours late on your pill did not increase your chances of getting pregnant. But remember, the pill is not 100% effective. Close to 99.9%, but not 100%.
Most people don't know, that in a 28-pill packet, 21 pills are taken, followed by week of placebo or sugar pills. The manufacture adds these 7 sugar pills to keep the prescribed person in the habit of taking there pills daily.
Good Luck!
Jeff
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