Can you get pregnant when on the dark colored birth control pills?

Question

I just finished the dark colored week of birth control pills (where I get my period), and since they're techincally "sugar pills", am I still protected from pregnancy if I have been taking the pills regularly?

I know its always possible to get pregnant, but is there a greater chance than when on the "Active" pills?

Answer 1

You are equally protected throughout the pack of pills, including the week of inactive pills.

Answer 2

You can get pregnant at any time, on the dark ones, on the active ones, etc...

You have a 1% chance of pregnancy no matter which pill you take.

Answer 3

if taken as directed approx 99% effective