Im leaving to germany in a a month to a month and a half and I take it here 7:30pm, which is 2:30am over there. I have time change it. I just want to know how you do it. thanks!
2006-12-01 06:28:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Do it like this:
Monday: 7.30 pm
Tuesday: 12:30 noon (your time)
Then keep taking it at 12:30 noon while you're in the US. When you go to Germany, 12:30 noon US time is 7:30 there.
Since there's only 7 hours between, you're not 'skipping' a day, but your stomach might feel a little funny, so take it with food.
2006-12-01 06:32:50 · answer #1 · answered by Cobalt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taking birth control is not dependent on the clock. It is dependent on a 24hr or once per day cycle. It is not required , however it is recommended, that you take it about the same time every day
You may want to start taking it before you go to sleep, or when you get up in the morning to keep a decent schedule until you are acclimated to the new time zone. Taking it an few hours different won't affect you very much at all, more increase your risk of pregnancy.
2006-12-01 14:39:00 · answer #2 · answered by zkiwi2004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your last day here take it at the normal time and your 1st day in Germany take it at the same hour in local (German) time. A difference of 5 hours in dosing has no effect on the efficacy of birth control. Have a nice trip and Happy Holidays.
2006-12-01 14:35:28 · answer #3 · answered by john e russo md facm faafp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can change the time you take the pill anytime, really. Just be sure to use a back up method of birth control for a few days.
2006-12-01 14:32:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to Fiji from the US and this is what I did: just figure out what the time change is over in Germany and compare that to when you take your pill in the US. It worked fine for me.
2006-12-01 14:34:25 · answer #5 · answered by kmn2601 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you get your next pack just change the time you take them.
2006-12-01 14:31:17 · answer #6 · answered by Pache 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should consult with your doctor to be on the safe side.
2006-12-01 14:33:38 · answer #7 · answered by Stacey G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋