How much of a chance does a woman really have of getting pregnant while on the pill?
2006-09-20 15:43:35 · 7 answers · asked by Dirty.Little.Secret. 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
About 1 to 2% with *perfect* use. Up to 20% with imperfect use. If you take it at the exact same time everyday, without fail, you are a perfect user. If you don't, you're not and the worse you are the greater the chance of getting pregnant. Always use a back-up contraceptive method condoms & spermicide are a great choice.
from: http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Health_Services/Health_Education/sexual_health/ssc/bcps.htm
How effective are BCPs in preventing pregnancy and STIs?
BCPs are 98% to 99% effective for women who take the pills every day as directed. Pill-taking mistakes decrease effectiveness. There are detailed instructions on late or missed pills under the section -- How do I start taking BCPs? BCPs do not offer any protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
2006-09-20 16:13:36 · answer #1 · answered by DJ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Usually about 1% according to most OCP manufacturers. If the pill is taken correctly it is almost impossible to get pregnant. Keywords here are CORRECTLY and ALMOST. There are cases of people getting preg while supposedly taking the pill, but timing counts and that is why the doctors tell you to take it at the same time everyday. If not the hormone level in the body starts decreasing and you can become preg. Hope this helps.
2006-09-20 22:48:42 · answer #2 · answered by Babel Bella 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a problem before, i thought i was pregnant. so I asked my doctor what the chances of being on the pill and getting pregnant.. She told me 1 in 1000 women.. which to me is kinda low..
2006-09-20 23:11:20 · answer #3 · answered by jennevieve1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to be honest alot of ppl may say different things i read one answer were u have to take it all the time she was saying and at the right time well my mom took it the same time all the time adn diddnt miss a pill she didnt want to have anymore kids but then got pregnant with me was best thing that happened hahahhaha jokes but anyways there is always a percentbut very low hun hope that helps!!!
2006-09-20 22:53:37 · answer #4 · answered by TIFF 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1%
2006-09-20 22:46:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the chances......but myself, my first two daughters, my cousin, my best friend, and another friend's 3 little sisters were all pill babies
2006-09-20 22:47:05 · answer #6 · answered by glitz_and_glitter 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1%
IF taken as directed.
Antibiotics have been known to reduce the effectiveness of the pill, and believe it or not, so has grapefruit and grapefruit juice.
2006-09-20 22:51:30 · answer #7 · answered by KB 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋