Can you become pregnant by not taking the active birth control?

No, birth control is intended to prevent pregnancy. You can become pregnant while on birth control, as no method is 100% effective, but it isn't the birth control that makes you pregnant. Read More

Yes,if you miss a day without taking the pill. My girlfriend got pregnant while taking the pill Read More

taking birth control if you may be or are pregnant can and will harm the baby. A friend of mine was pregnant and took a pack of birth control pills to terminate the pregnancy, and it worked. so the answer is yes. Read More

The bleeding is the withdrawal bleed and is normal. This occurs when you stop taking birth control for over a few days. You can become pregnant. Read More

No you discontinue taking birth control pills when you become pregnant. Birth control is a method used to prevent pregnancy. You are already pregnant so birth control has no use. Also, it may possibly cause bad side effects to continue taking birth control pills while you are pregnant. Read More

Yes you can become pregnant a week after you have stopped taking birth control pills. Read More

If you ARE pregnant- you have no need to take birth control, you cannot get 'more pregnant' by not taking them or anything like that. Stop taking the birth control pills and start taking prenatal vitamins. Studies are linking birth control pills to being harmful to your baby- but even if they are not harmful- why continue to take them if you are already pregnant? Again, you cannot get pregnant with multiple babies at once… Read More

If you are taking BCP as directed no you will not become pregnant. Read More

By having unprotected sex. Read More

No. It is virtually impossible for you to become pregnant under these circumstances UNLESS one: the condom rips and there is pre cum in it (there is a slight chance that you could become pregnant from it) or two: the aforementioned situation happens and you have not been taking your birth control correctly. Read More

If you were on the shot but you switched to taking birth control pills, but you do not take the birth control pills anymore, you have a high chance of pregnancy if you have been having unprotected intercourse. All the active hormones from the birth control will have little or no effect after 3 days of not taking birth control. Read More

Yes. You should be using condoms or an effective birth control method if you do not wish to become pregnant. Read More

Even if you miss one pill, and have unprotected sex where the sperm is released. You can get pregnant Read More

yes. nothing is ever guaranteed Read More

Yes but unlikely. Read the medical details included with your prescription for details. Read More

Ideally, you do not ovulate while taking the pill. If you are actually ovulating while on a birth control pill (it can happen), then yes, you could become pregnant. Read More

Yes. If you do not wish to become pregnant always use a condom and/or a reliable birth control method. Read More

Once you stop taking the birth control pills you are able to become pregnant. Read More

Yes. If you stop taking your birth control you are at higher risk of becoming pregnant than before you started taking it. Especially at a younger age. I was on birth control and quit taking it for a week and now I am four months pregnant. Read More

I have heard that while taking antibiotics on birth control, if can weaken the effectiveness of your birth control, causing you to become pregnant. If you have worries, you should take a pregnancy test, or consult your doctor. Hope this helps. Read More

you have a 50-50 chance of being either. Read More

It is very unlikely you will conceive while taking a birth control pill. If you wish to become pregnant, you should stop taking the birth control and wait for one or two of your cycles to arrive with regularity. Read More

Can you get pregnant on xanax? Absolutely. There are no birth control properties in xanax. Should you take xanax if you become pregnant? No, unless your doctor says you should. Even then, I wouldn't. From a nursing perspective. Read More

The only way to start becoming pregnant is if you stop taking birth control.Birth control may regulate your period, but it will also prevent you from becoming pregnant. If you are trying to become pregnant, you should go to your physician for guidance on how to do so. Read More

Taking the birth control pill lowers the risk of pregnancy. Not taking the birth control pill does not lower the risk of pregnancy. You are more likely to get pregnant when you are not taking the birth control pill. Read More

If you stop taking birth control pills, you might get pregnant unless you find another strategy for reducing the risk of pregnancy. Your normal cycle will resume and you will become fertile again. Read More

No, you should not be pregnant when taking birth control. Birth control is meant to lower the risk of pregnancy. Read More

Other than possibly become pregnant if you are sexually active, you will get your period (whether it is time or not). In the next month or two, your cycle will probably return to how it was before you started birth control; for many women this means a much heavier and longer period accompanied with cramps and PMS symptoms. Read More

Yes. You can get pregnant WHILE you are on birth control. Read More

This is what you would expect to occur; but there are slight chances to become pregnant even when taking the pill. Read More

If you had sex Yes. After you stop taking the pill then you might get pregnant Read More

yes you can anytime you stop taking your birth control you are increasing your chances to get pregnant. And also to you can get pregnant while on birth control sometimes Read More

If you are using your birth control as directed, there should be a very small chance of getting pregnant. I'm not sure if the length of time you've been on birth control matters, but if you are inconsistent when it comes to taking/using it, the likelihood of getting pregnant increases at least a little. It really depends on your form of birth control. Read More

take a birth control test immediately and if it is positive then stop taking them and see your doctor to make sure you are pregnant Read More

If you suspect pregnancy has occurred when taking birth control, you need to have the pregnancy confirmed by your Doctor. If you indeed are pregnant, you must stop taking birth control as it can harm the unborn child. Read More

From what I understand, most pills are made so that if you become pregnant while taking it, there is little to no harm to the developing baby. However, if you suspect that you are pregnant, you should see a physician for a blood test and if you are pregnant, stop taking the pill. Read More

It's not really possible to delay menstruation unless you are taking birth control pills (or become pregnant, of course). Read More

Yes, you do have a chance of becoming pregnant once you stop taking your birth control because it typically takes 3 days for all of the active ingredients in your birth control to exit your system. Read More

No, there is no increased rate of miscarriage for women who are pregnant while taking birth control or who get pregnant after stopping birth control. Read More

Different birth control pills use different colors for active and placebo pills. Your question can't be answered without knowing which pill you're taking. Read More

You can get pregnant Read More

its not guaranteed to get pregnant BUT the risk is definitely increased Read More

Yes, unprotected sex can get you pregnant. Read More

no it will only makes sure you dont get pregnant if you are pregnant and start taking birth control its doing nothing Read More

There's no benefit from taking birth control when you're 21 weeks pregnant. Read More

If you had sex it is possible you are pregnant. The chance of getting pregnant on your period, while taking BCP is quite small. Read More

No method of birth control is 100% effective. Read More

When she decides to become sexually active or if she has a really difficult time during her menstruation since birth control pills can make it easier. They can also work if you have a very irregular period. Read More

Yes. Birth control is not 100% effective against pregnancy. You can still get pregnant, even if you are taking the pill correctly. However, your chances of getting pregnant (assuming that you are taking it correctly) are quite slim. Read More

There is no harm in taking the birth control pills out of sequence as long as you were not taking placebos (sugar pills) when you should have been taking active pills. Read More