how effective is it? like percentage wise...what is the percentage of it protecting u??? and what about condoms 2...and if u use both duz it help??? plz help!!! 1 last thing...my sis think that its stupid...not birthcontrol, but the fact that i "need" it, but i dont "need" it, i just want it, for my own protection, like if i got raped or was under the influence, and sum1 took advantage of me...well i want it for myself 2...its either only condoms, that dont protect 100%, or u can use both...its like wtf..idk..do u think shes right or what? i guess there rly was no question about that...i just wanted to say it...i think its good that im actually trying to not get pregnant, or get STD's...but neways...thanks in advance :D
2007-01-18 15:13:09 · 6 answers · asked by basketball_69 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
The pill will protect you from pregnancy, but not STD's. The pill, when used correctly, is 99% effective. Condoms, when used correctly, are 97% effective. Combined, they're 99.07% effective, when used correctly, at preventing pregnacy.
Condoms will protect you from STD's, so use them every time. I've been on birth control since I was 15, and still use condoms, even when I'm in a monogamous relationship.
Kudos on looking out for yourself. In this day and age, a girl has to!
2007-01-18 15:21:12 · answer #1 · answered by mkbrocato 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Birthcontrol is about 97% effective, or somewhere around there. And yes using both birth control and condoms would help. But anything can happen, just remember that. You still have to be very careful when using condoms or the birth control pill. I was on the pill for 5 years, never missed one, and I got pregnant. So anything can happen. And yes, you are smart for not wanting to get pregnant or get any diseases. Good job for protecting yourself :)
2007-01-18 23:17:55 · answer #2 · answered by kasey06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well nothing protects you 100% but birth control protects you from 98% to 99.9%.. To protect yourself from STDs and pregnancy you should have your boyfriend wear a condom just in case... I think it's a really smart decision to have you take birth control when you don't need it at the moment cause you never know..
=)
2007-01-18 23:31:28 · answer #3 · answered by PhAtTy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agree with all the above. Just wanted to say that it's awesome that your being responsible. just because you wanna get on BC doesn't automatically mean your having sex or that your more likely to.
it means you have a good head on your shoulder. you should be proud of yourself.
2007-01-19 00:47:43 · answer #4 · answered by season7780 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yas use both.and you'll be about99% protected there are also progestrone shots you can get every three months and there a little more protection than the pill.while your on the shot you don't have your cycle.
2007-01-18 23:34:35 · answer #5 · answered by cedar_ridge2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see http://www.fwhc.org/birth-control/index.htm also download Birth Control Comparison Chart for easy comparison of the methods. this site provides information about the birth control methods. it will help you choose the right one for you.
2007-01-19 01:12:08 · answer #6 · answered by jae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋