I know it's highly effective but I was just curious about exactly how effective it really is. Anyone have a %?
Thank you!
2007-10-30 12:01:49 · 5 answers · asked by Kari 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I'm using birth control pills by the way.
2007-10-30 12:06:05 · update #1
IF USED PROPERLY they are about 99.9% effective. However if they are not taken like they should be the percentage goes down. I have been taking the pill for almost 10 years and I have to say that its effective. If you take an antibiotic then you must use protection til you start and new cycle of pills.
2007-10-30 12:18:20 · answer #1 · answered by ashleyleann911 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on which method of birth control you are using. Each kind has a different % of success rates. IUD's are pretty succesful but everything comes with a side effect. Sometimes the higher the percentage the higher the side effects, and every single method affects different people in different ways. I know this didn't really answer your question, but it's best you do your research.
2007-10-30 12:04:34 · answer #2 · answered by Nautilus 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i went the doctor 2day to see about the pills and they told me 99 % effective ONLY when taken properly, perfect use and that typical use is 97% effective.
However i have read other places it is only 92-98% effective depending on how well you are able to follow the directions..
2007-10-30 12:17:00 · answer #3 · answered by starryeyed 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
99% effective when taken correctly as prescribed.
ANY time you have sex, you risk the chance of pregnancy.
2007-10-30 16:50:03 · answer #4 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15-20% on average
When one sleeps around as much as YOU do, that is
2007-10-30 12:03:39 · answer #5 · answered by Mick M 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋