 [ Symptoms ] 28 day birth control pack took last active pill 12hrs late will i be protected once i start new pack i am usually very good about taking the pills on time on saturday night last active pill night i forgot to take the pill i realized and took it when i woke up sunday morning i see my boyfriend this coming saturday and will not be having any sex until then one week after i missed the pill and right after my placebo pillsperiod week will i still be protected [ Disease ] you will most likely be well protected being late by 12 hours is unlikely to reduce the level of contraceptive protection about 99 provided the pill