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Q: Does Time of Day Matter?

asked by: kclive1111 on January 18th, 2006

New User

I have a crazy schedule and don't always wake up at the same time every day. During the week, i'm up early and usually take my pill at about 8:00 am. Over the weekend however, I may take it as late as 1:00 pm. Does this lower birth control's effectiveness?

Replies(7)

Surrender

replied on January 18th, 2006

Experienced User

Yes, birth control is only 99% effective if taken 100% correctly...So effectiveness is lowered slightly...But not drastically...Maybe it would be easier to take the pill at night, or lunch time...Just so it could be consistant...

kclive1111

replied on January 18th, 2006

New User

Well, really the best time of day would be around midnight I suppose. How should I make the switch?

liwikiwi

replied on January 18th, 2006

Experienced User

I would say to just switch when you start a new pack...That would be easiest...But if you just started, gradually do it, like a coupld hours later each day...

Carifairy

replied on January 18th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Actually taking the pill within 6 hours is what is ideal,only the progestin only mini pill must be taken within an hour of the time. I work ina clinic and am in the nursing field, and this is what our guides say.

kclive1111

replied on January 18th, 2006

New User

Okay, thanks.

kclive1111

replied on January 18th, 2006

New User

And by within six hours you mean after the 24 correct?

Carifairy

replied on January 18th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Yes that is what I mean.. Like if you take at 12noon you can take it at 6pm the next day and still be well protected, it's when you miss many days and have sex that you lose protection.

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