Birth Control Pill?

Question

Is a condom still needed when on the pill? How effective (% wise) is the pill?

Answer 1

According to Planned Parenthood, of 100 women who use the pill, only eight will become pregnant during the first year of typical use. Fewer than one will become pregnant with perfect use.

Of 100 women whose partners use condoms, about 15 will become pregnant during the first year of typical use. Only two women will become pregnant with perfect use.

If you are ONLY concerned with pregnancy, taking the pill is actually MORE effective then using condoms. However, the pill does NOT protect against STDs.

I have personally been on the pill for 6 years now. My fiance and I never use condoms and so far we don't have any kids yet! :o)

http://www.plannedparenthood.org/birth-control-pregnancy/birth-control/the-pill.htm
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/birth-control-pregnancy/birth-control/condom.htm

Answer 2

Estrogen/progestin combination pills are 95-99.9% effective at preventing pregnancy, but keep in mind that this is with perfect use (not missing any pills, taking them at the same time each day, etc.).

Progestin only pills are 92-99.9% effective at preventing pregnancy, but it is much more important to take the pill at very close to the same time each day. If you take the pill more than 3 hours late, back-up protection such as a condom is recommended.

Many medical practitioners believe that antibiotics may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills, so it is a good idea to use a back-up method when on an antibiotic. Be sure any time you take a new medication to ask your doctor or pharmacist if it could decrease the effectiveness of your birth control.

If you are in a situation where you may be at risk from contracting a STD from your partner, it is a VERY good idea to always use a condom. Even if you are in a monogamous relationship, consider whether it is with someone that you can trust your life to before you choose not to use a condom - it may come down to that.

Answer 3

condoms can break, therefor are not 100% effective..I think it's like 98% if used correctly.
I Have been on the pill since I was 15..I'm now 24. I ahve used condoms in the past to prevent STD infection.. but in some relationships where they have been tested an i know are STD free...I only used Birth control. They also come inside me. So far so good. I take my pill the same time everyday to the T!!
I trust the pill 100%.

Answer 4

birth control pills are 98+% effective if used perfectly (everyday, same time each day etc) a condom is still needed to protect against STD's if they are a concern (ie if you're not married or in a mature, monogamous relationship)

Answer 5

The Best Birth control method is the abstinence.

The other one is to know your Rhythm.

These are the only methods accepted by the Church.

Answer 6

If you're not willing to live with the consequences of your actions, you probably shouldn't be doing what you're doing.