I am going to start taking birth control pills next month. I will be taking Nordet, and I am scared because I was just reading something on the Internet that says even though you take the pill everyday, there is still a chance you can get pregnant. Is this true? Please help me out here!
2007-10-26 08:42:43 · 12 answers · asked by LoveBug 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
There's always a chance with any birth control pill-- about 1%. It's not very likely, though, unless you accidently skip a couple of days or so. I wouldn't worry about it. Both of my sisters-in-law got pregnant on birth control pills, but I know loads of people who haven't, including myself, so I wouldn't dwell on it if I were you. Most likely you won't get pregnant.
But if you're still worried about it, and don't want to risk any chance of getting pregnant, try using a condom along with "the pill." That greatly lowers the chances of pregnancy. Either that or use a gauranteed 100% no pregnant method: abstinence. I wouldn't recommend that if you're married, though.
2007-10-26 08:51:21 · answer #1 · answered by Laughing_Chick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most birth control pills are 99% effective. Yes, it has happened where women get pregnant while taking birth control, but that is very rare. The chances of getting pregnant increases with every missed pill, so DONT forget to take your pills at around the same time everyday. You should also use condoms as a backup and for protection against STDs.
2007-10-26 08:51:00 · answer #2 · answered by jenjenchik 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a very small chance, but it's there. Birth control pills, taken correctly are about 99% effective. Which means that there's a 1% chance of possibly getting pregnant. Statistically, it's a negligible risk. Unless you're in that 1%, of course.
2007-10-26 08:50:13 · answer #3 · answered by Emmy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With any birth control there is a small chance that you can get pregnant. There is no 100% sure method. It is best to always have a backup method to use in conjunction with birth control in case you forget a dosage or stop taking the pill.
2007-10-26 08:59:52 · answer #4 · answered by CaliGirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Speaking from experience, yes you can still get pregnant on the pill. Even though you take it every day, you still need to use a barrier method of birth control as well.
2007-10-26 08:46:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The pill is over 99% accurate when taken correctly.
Which means at the SAME TIME every day.
Been on it for 10 years and never had an "accident" but there is always that .2 or .3% chance that it could happen.
2007-10-26 08:49:09 · answer #6 · answered by Nasubi 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no method except for abstinence (NO sex at all) is 100% however, the pill/hormonal methods are your best bet. if you are still worried, you can use condoms in addition to the pill for extra protection.
the main reason the pill fails is when it is not taken correctly (meaning taken EVERY day at the same time). all of the girls that i know who got pregnant on the pill had missed or skipped pills and still had sex without a condom. if you miss pills, use a condom for sure and always make up your missed doses.
2007-10-26 08:51:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course. NO contraceptive is 100% effective even when taken as prescribed.
The ONLY 100% effective form of birth control is abstinence.
2007-10-26 09:16:38 · answer #8 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Common side effects for women who use birth control pills for EC are nausea, vomiting, headaches, breast tenderness, dizziness, fluid retention and irregular bleeding. These side effects usually disappear after 1-2 days. Side effects are rare when Plan B is used.
Danger Signs:
Women who experience any of the following symptoms while taking EC should call the clinic immediately:
Abdominal pains (severe)
Chest pain or shortness of breath
Headaches (severe)
Eye problems, such as blurred vision
Severe leg or arm pain or numbness
Future Fertility back to top
EC does not prevent future pregnancies and is less effective than other methods of birth control. If you want to prevent future pregnancies, condoms and spermicide are easily available options. You can buy them over-the-counter and you don't have to wait for the start of your next period.
2007-10-26 08:50:02 · answer #9 · answered by sabrinaelder 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
there's always a chance but if you take the pills every day as instructed, you should be ok...
2007-10-26 09:32:33 · answer #10 · answered by jst_askn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋