YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for May, 2003: Re: need confirmation of this plz

Re: need confirmation of this plz

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 May 2003 13:55:38 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 29 May 2003, Jackie wrote: >
>I've been on ortho tricyclen for over a year, and have heard mixed
>stories about the time of day the pill needs to be taken. My doctor
>told me to take it at the same time, everyday, and if i'm early or late
>to use a back up. My friend, who is on the same pill, was told by her
>doctor that there is a 6 hr period where it is safe to take your pill
>(ie. anytime between 6pm and midnight) and a back up method is not
>needed.
>Can you please confirm which is more proper? thanks alot.

Always at around the same time ,more than 12 hs difference late use back up.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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