How effective is the pill?

Question

Can you get pregnant whilst taking the pill? Im kinda really worried i could be but im on the pill is it possible?

Answer 1

According to Planned Parenthood, "The pill is one of the most effective reversible methods of birth control. 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."
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/birth-control-pregnancy/birth-control/the-pill.htm

I have personally been on the pill for over 6 years and I don't have any kinds - yet! :)

Answer 2

When the pill is used correctly it is a bout 99.9% effective, but remember that the pill cannot protect against STD, so USE A CONDOM!!!!
The only problem with the pill is that you must take it regularly, around the same time everyday, and you can't miss a day. Once you miss a day, you could possibly get pregnant if you've had unprotected sex. Here's an example of how:

Let's say you've had unprotected sex on a Monday. It's a fact that there are only a few days in which a woman can be fertile and can get pregnant, but most women don't know when, and you must be extremely in tune with your body to know. So you have sex on a Monday, and you have been taking the pill, but on Thursday you forget to take the pill. Sperm can live inside the body for up to 5 days. Let's say Thursday is a fertile day for you. You may become pregnant on that day. Most woman don't conceive on the day they have sex, but a few days later because of the fertile days. Once you take that pill it is only effective for just 24 hours until you take the next dose. So if you have a hard time remembering, there are others methods of birth control you can take, that you don't have to remember to take so often. Talk to your gyno about which one will be right for you.

Answer 3

When taken correctly and consistently, the Pill is estimated to be about 99.7 to 99.9 percent effective in preventing pregnancy. This means that only one to three women out of 1,000 who take the Pill properly will get pregnant in the first year.

If you don't take the Pill exactly as prescribed — for example, if you start a new pack late or miss pills without using back-up contraception — the likelihood that you'll get pregnant is much higher. And the more mistakes you make, the higher the risk. So while the Pill is one of the most reliable methods of birth control available for women who follow instructions to the letter and never miss any pills, it's not the best method for everyone.

SO yes it is still possible to get pregnant when you're on the pill

Answer 4

If you're taking antibiotics while on the pill, the effectiveness of the pill will be greatly diminished and it'll be possible to become pregnant. If you skip a dose (or two) or take them at irregular intervals, pregnancy is also a possibility.

Answer 5

The catch here is , taking it CORRECTLY. That means no late or missed pills ever. Then it is over 99% effective. Yes, you can get pregnant on the pill, usually this happens because of not taking it correctly

Answer 6

http://womenshealth.about.com/od/thepill/f/pilleffectivene.htm

I'm not very knowledgeable about birth control (other than condoms...I'm poor), but this place is. Basically, the pill is a suitable replacement for serious couples. But you'll have to take them every day.

Answer 7

use pill and condoms together. This protects againts STI's and also pregnancy if taken correctly

Answer 8

When taken CORRECTLY the pill is 99.9% effective.

Answer 9

Yes you still can. . .go get a home pregnancy test if you think you are pregers and find out

Answer 10

you could but its not likely theres like a 90% chance if your taking it right