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6 Responses to “What are the chances of getting pregnant if one is on birth control?”

1. moonlight on June 19th, 2009 at 7:27 am

   This site I find most helpful. http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/prosandcons.html It has the pros and cons of different contraceptive methods. It lists ALL types of birth control. And makes a table for each method comparing prons and cons, with the minimum effectiveness. I will copy and paste one for you on here, so you can decide whether you finf it worth it visiting it. It gets a little messed up when you copy&paste tables.

   Birth Control Pills
   Minimum effectiveness: 95%
   ProsCons
   Very effective against pregnancy if used correctly

   Makes menstrual periods more regular and lighter

   Decreases menstrual cramps and acne

   Makes you less likely to get ovarian and uterine cancer, pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts, and anemia

   Doesn't interrupt lovemakingDoesn't protect against STDs

   Cost or co-pays between $15-$50 per month

   Need to remember to take every day at the same time

   Can't be used by women with certain medical problems or by women taking certain medications

   Can occasionally cause side effects such as nausea, increased appetite, headaches, and, very rarely, blood clots

   Need a prescription

   Should use condoms to lower the risk of STDs

2. JennPoo on June 19th, 2009 at 7:27 am

   I don't know what kinds of BC your talking about, but I was on the pill and got preggers with #3.

3. shojo on June 19th, 2009 at 7:27 am

   That depends on what form of birth control as they all have different failure rates. Basically, the only method of birth control which is 100% effective is abstinence. I know you didn't want to hear that

   Here is a great site with effectiveness rates of all forms, including NFP, withdrawal, pills, shots, condoms, and a bunch of other stuff I never would have thought of.

   http://contraception.about.com/od/additionalresources/qt/comparison.htm

4. Me, Myself, & I on June 19th, 2009 at 7:27 am

   If you're on birth control, the chances of getting pregnant are slim, but there is always a chance.

   Same thing when you use security software. It's a slim chance that you'll be infected, but there's always a chance.

   No birth control is 100% effective.

5. Norberto P on June 19th, 2009 at 7:27 am

   Birth control is never 100% effective. Some will say 99% effective as a disclaimer, but for the most part they all work. It all depends on how you managa yourself and the birth control. For example using it and pulling out will decrease chances of pregnancy, but if you happen to get a faulty pill and don't pull out, then it's over. That's just a case scenario, but that's basically how it is.

6. EllE on June 19th, 2009 at 7:27 am

   Heey!! I was on the Pill prescribed by my Gp, and got preg with my baby.

   My cousin also had the implant in her arm, and got caught with baby #2 because they hadnt put it in properly…

   If you are going on birth control, id research which has the best rate of not getting preg on them.

   Good Luck
   x

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