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Can changing the time you take birth control affect your period?
Menstrual bleeding changes are normal when you’re on birth control, say global women’s health experts. You could have lighter, more frequent, or no periods at all when you’re taking the pill or using another hormonal method.
When the time changes do I need to change the time I take my birth control?
Should you change the time you take your birth control pills when daylight saving time begins or ends? Most oral contraceptive pills maintain their full effect for at least 24 hours, and changing the timing by one hour one way or another will not make a difference in effectiveness.
Is it better to take birth control an hour late or the next day?
Yes, if you take your pill 2 hours late it’s still effective. Most people use combined-hormone pills. They contain both estrogen and progestin. They must be taken once a day, but they don’t need to be taken at the same time every day.
Does it matter what time you take birth control?
If you’re taking a combination pill — which contains the hormones estrogen and progestin — you’re protected against pregnancy as long as you take your pill each day. It doesn’t matter what time you take it (although taking it at the same time every day can help you remember your pill).
When’s the best time to take the pill?
What is the best time of day to take your pill? Although you can take birth control at any time of day, it is best not to take it on an empty stomach. Dr. Yen recommends taking it before you go to bed or around dinner time (assuming that is when you have your largest meal) in order to avoid nausea.
Does it matter if I take my pill in the wrong order?
Taking a pill out of order only matters if you use a 28-day combination pill pack, and you took an inactive pill instead of an active one. If you took an inactive pill when you should have taken an active one, it’s the same as skipping a pill.
What happens if you don’t take your birth control at the same time every day?
As long as you take 1 pill every day, you’ll be protected from pregnancy. You don’t have to take your combination pill at the exact same time every day. But taking it at the same time is a good idea because it helps keep you in the habit of remembering your pill.
How many hours late is a missed pill?
A combination pill is “missed” if you do not take it for 24 or more hours after you were supposed to. In other words, you’ve only technically missed a pill, if it’s been more than 48 hours since your last active pill.