I've heard that birth control pills are most effective when you take them the same time every day, and if you don't take them at the same time they aren't as effective. As someone who's scared to death of having children any time soon, I want to take my birth control as effectively as possible. If I take a pill at twelve one day, and then three the next day, will it not be as effective? I'd really love to have like a certain range of time I should take my birth control without losing effectiveness. I've been trying to establish when I should take my birth control, but my college classes kind of jump around every day so it's frustrating thinking that I have to take it at exactly the same time every day to get the best protection.
When my wife was on the pill we read the directions very carefully, and if you were less than four hours overdue then it was safe. However if you were more than four, it was recommended you take it, and then wait a day until you take the next one to ensure that it was still effective. The best advice that I (or anyone else can really give you) is to actually read that little pamphlet (which is more like a freaking book) that comes with the pills. It will tell you what to do
i was on the pill off and on for about 15 years. was pretty good about taking it the same time every day, but some days i did take it later due to being busy and forgetting. some days it was past that 4 hour 'safe' window. never once got pregnant while on the pill. set an alarm on your watch or phone to remind you, and always carry your pills with you in case you are not home when your alarm goes off.
Okay, so four hours is the time range. I can definitely handle that. Thanks for the answers! I've been too worried to have sex because I hadn't been taking my pills at the same time every day. Now that I know I'm still in the clear, maybe I won't worry so much about getting pregnant XD
You should ALWAYS be aware of the ability to become pregnant. Even the pill isn't 100% effective, although 99.9% is pretty darned close. You'd have to name them David Copperfield if they got out of that one! Or Houdini.... :afro:
Your hormone levels fluctuate on a daily basis, but not so much an hourly one. Do you know the pill keeps you from ovulating? Are you aware of the very negative long term results of forcing your body to do this? Don't ask your doctor. They will dance around the issue and in short lie to you. Breast cancer, osteoporosis, migraine headaches, increased threat of stroke....... ? And remind me again why you're even on the pill?
Well, supposedly on the pill to prevent getting pregnant. At last that's why most use it. Some also use it to regulate their periods, if they are irregular. But that's a different story. And yes, the longer a woman uses the pill, the larger the risks become and also as she hits the age of 30 and above. A woman is not recommended to take the pill after that time (especially after 35) as that can lead to even greater risks..
Unfortunately I knew a girl who had a debilitating stroke because of what we think was the increased risk for them due to the pill. She was fairly young too, 16 or so, a minor at the time and the rest of her life ruined. She probably would've been better off had she just had a child. The increased risk for stroke and other complications is something I'd be concerned about for any female relatives or girlfriends I have. It's supposed to be rare, but obviously not rare enough to the point that I've never seen it happen in my lifetime.
