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I'm in aus and i takes birth control everyday at 9:30 am so what should i do when i go back to cambodia which is 4hrs slower. take it at what time?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Same time: Try and match up the time zones, if reasonable/possible (e.g. don't want to get up at 2 am to take the pill). Otherwise, a few hours won't make a difference. You should be OK.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 2/17/2017

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A member asked:

I'm in aus and i takes birth control everyday at 9:30 am so what should i do when i go back to cambodia which is 4hrs slower. take it at what time?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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