What Is Considered Taking The Pill "on Time"?

I try very hard to take my pill at the same time everyday. However, sometimes I may end up taking it about 10-15 minutes late...maybe even 30 minutes late. I have never been later than 30 minutes when taking it. I am very worried about pregnancy, and my boyfriend is as well. We have sex almost everyday, and I am new to it, therefore I am constantly worried about getting pregnant. We always use the pull-out method. Am I worrying over nothing? Or, do I need to be sure I take it within a shorter time frame?

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You are worrying for nothing and can relax.

The reason they tell you to take it on time is to help you get in the habit of taking it, so you don't end up forgetting altogether some days.

However, you are actually still protected if you take it within the first 12 to 24 hours, so taking it within 30 minutes or less is nothing to be concerned about.

Learn more oral contraceptive pill details here.

Even the mini pill only has to be taken within 2 hours, so it has a much more precise time frame, but you still have some leeway.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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