How long does it take for a pill to be "late?"

Question

I started Aubra a week ago today (in the middle of my cycle... I was told that I could) and I've taken each pill within an hour of the time I started it. For example, I'm supposed to take it at 8PM. But on a couple of those nights, I had to take it at 8:30 or like 8:45ish because I was late for work. I've refered to the pamphlet, but can't find any info on how late is a late or missed pill. How long is it until it's considered late and need to double up? According to this app, it's something like 3 hours.

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I used to use that app when I was on the pill. It considers it "late" if you took it an hour later or an hour earlier than you're scheduled to. That's just the app encouraging you to be consistent, not the effectiveness fluctuating. If you're within 12 hours of when you're supposed to take it, you're fine. It just slightly increases effectiveness taking it around the same time and just encourages a good habit so you don't forget to take it that day.

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It completely depends on how your body works with the pill - an app can only guess. There are some that are really time sensitive. I was on one called Zovia (spelling may be off). If I took it an hour late I would get break through bleeding the consistency of a regular period for 3 days and then my normal period (that was even with doubling up if I forgot - I'm human). I am currently on one called Low-Ogestrel. I get up at 4am for work so typically take it around that time. On my days off I don't get up until 7:30ish and I have not had any issues with a breakthrough bleed. So it totally depends on the pill and you, so don't stress about the app. :)

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I got the same app! It tells you if you're unprotected if it's more than 12 hours, it's usually the safe bet, anything more than 24 hours you're completely unprotected but the 1/ hour mark.. you're safe, but remember to take it anyway or double up if you have to!

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2 hours past is usually considered late 12 is considered missed

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What app is that?

How long does it take for a pill to be "late?"

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