Just wondering of basic couriosity, my girl friend is on the birth control pill which she has to take the same time everyday- Just wondering on its effectiness based on the "what if" condition that she does take it on time everyday without missing, and its always on time everyday. how effective is it against pregnancy? thanks everyone.
2007-10-09 17:44:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
With "perfect" use it is 99.9% effective.
With typical use it is 97-98% effective.
I have taken it for 4.5 years and have used no back up method (except for the first few months and with antibiotics) and I have never gotten pregnant.
It is very good she takes it at the same time everyday. With new low dose pills that's very important. Not missing pills and taking them at the same time increases its effectiveness.
If you want to be doubly sure, use a condom or another method of BC with the pill. However, research has shown the pill is effective on its own.
2007-10-09 17:53:59 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been on it for many years, but when off it (and planning pregnancy) I was pregnant within a month or two, so I would say it is VERY effective.
2007-10-13 17:16:41 · answer #2 · answered by SDB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
over 99% effective if taken correctly
2007-10-10 00:35:24 · answer #3 · answered by Paula84 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its around 97-98% "effective"
2007-10-09 17:50:38 · answer #4 · answered by Tim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋