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Does Time Variation In Taking Yaz Contraceptive Pills Reduce Its Effectiveness?

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Posted on Wed, 24 Jun 2015
Question: Hi,

Ive been on Yaz contraception for 5 years now and i have always taken it at exactly the same time every day.

Is it true if you take it within 2-3 hours of the same time each day you will still be protected against pregnancy?
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Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, you will be protected.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Thanks for trusting us about your health care.
I can understand your concerns.
Yes, you are protected against pregnancy because it is a monophasic pill means it contains same amount of hormone in each 24 pills.
Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more questions.
Good luck.
Regards
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Does Time Variation In Taking Yaz Contraceptive Pills Reduce Its Effectiveness?

Brief Answer: Yes, you will be protected. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, Thanks for trusting us about your health care. I can understand your concerns. Yes, you are protected against pregnancy because it is a monophasic pill means it contains same amount of hormone in each 24 pills. Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more questions. Good luck. Regards