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Menstruation
All women know that the menstrual period is usually a big headache when we have planned major events such as holidays, outings and parties. Then we watch as birth control pills can help control your menstrual period.

Is it necessary to amend the taking of birth control pills if the venue is a time difference with our country?

“It does not make any changes to the schedule: you have to keep taking the pills at the usual time. Remember that contraceptive pills provide security for 24 hours + 12 hours of tolerance that exists in case you forget a wall or to a time change. Keep regular hours facilitates decision-making right of birth control pills, “says Dr. Figueroa.

What if the pills are exposed to heat?

“Obviously during the summer months the temperature increases and this is usually not impair contraceptive methods are the pill or the condom. The important thing is that the methods are not exposed to direct heat sources (such as sun, glove your car.), because in that case could affect the quality of the product, “explains Dr. Iza.

Is it affected the safety of birth control pills if you drink alcohol?

Alcohol does not affect contraceptive efficacy. But there are two situations that must be taken into account: one is that under the influence of alcohol can produce an oversight when taking them correctly, and the other is that if excess alcohol induces vomiting within three hours after taking the pill, it may not absorb the pill properly, “says Dr. Figueroa.