Can oral contraceptives be as affective if you take it few hours late or if you missed a pill?

I am 20 years old and I’ve been in a sexual relationship with my boyfriend for over 4 months. I used birth control pill and sometime I took the pills few hours late and sometime I forgot to take my pill. I am just wondering whether oral contraceptives can be as effective when you take it few hours late sometime and if you missed a pill once or twice? I hope I am not pregnant because of this!

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Response by Tmastery

Oral contraceptives are meant to be taken every day at around the same time each day in order to be effective. If you missed a pill, take the next pill as soon as you remember and continue taking the pill each day at around the same time during the remainder of the cycle. If you missed a pill twice, consult with a physician for more professional advice as to what you should do next. Also try to use a backup method such as condoms for the extra protection.

http://www.self-help-sexuality.com/oral-contraceptives.html