i take birth control and i never miss an active pill. can i get pregnant?

Question

I use birth control... i use it pretty regularly i never missed a active pill. but i do use my active pills early to make my period shorter ... does that increase my chances of getting pregnant if i have sex

Answer 1

The pill is not 100% regardless of how you use it. Yes, you can get pregnant.

Answer 2

It can and does happen that you may become pregnant while on birth control- the success rate is currently listed at about 98%, this is a statistic and as such must be taken with the understanding that it represents "when taken as directed", which coincidentally you are not. A few guidelines to help better ensure that you do not become pregnant accidentally- take the pill at the same time every day- taking your pill irregularly in terms of morning one day and evening the next can increase the odds of an unwanted pregnancy- if you miss a pill in the second week and have to play catchup (taking two pills one day) always rely on a back up method of birth control. Speak with your health care provider about any and all medications that you take or are prescribed- this includes over the counter medications and herbal supplements and remedies...some can effect you birth controls effectiveness, and your health in general when taken in combination. Also- speak with your health care provider about shortening the period of time that you are taking the placebo's- most doctors agree that occasionally "honeymooning" or rather skipping the inactive pills to delay the occurrence of your menstrual cycle is safe- however doing so regularly may not be so- this can vary according to the type of pills that you are taking as well.

Answer 3

No birth control pills are guaranteed to be 100% effective. Look at it this way, there is a 98% chance that you will not become pregnant if you use the pills as directed. These are very excellent odds whichever way you look at it.

Answer 4

I'm not sure if skipping the inactive pills increases your risk, but I do hope yo are doing that with your Dr.s knowledge. You can however get pregnant on the pill I have twice. I never missed a pill, I took them everyday at the same time. It can and does happen.

Answer 5

a million% potential that for the time of any given year, and assuming appropriate and consistent use and compliance, a million out of a hundred purchasers of that contraceptive will adventure a being pregnant. in my view, i could plenty particularly have the extra (accelerated!) coverage of a 2d line of protection, like a condom or (as you're doing) withdrawal, to get my opportunities all the way down to a million in a minimum of one thousand. confident, he can ejaculate interior you. If he's not, then you certainly're certainly utilising the withdrawal technique as a 2d line of secure practices. The "non-lively" pills are purely there to assist you menstruate; you're nonetheless secure as long as you're taking all pills continuously and on time table.

Answer 6

no it doesnt increase your chances of getting pregnant as long as you are taking the pills everyday.

Answer 7

yes some women can get pregnant while on the pill.

Answer 8

you really shouldn't take your active pills to make your period shorter. your body need to get rid of everything it needs to. if you take your pills religiously, you really do not have to worry. it would be extremely rare if you were to get pregnant.

Answer 9

i'm in the same boat...i haven't missed my period yet, but everyone tells me that i could still be pregnant...just waiting for my period on thursday! i'll be happy if i am and happy if i'm not...
good luck! : )

Answer 10

are you willing to chance it?