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How effective are birth control pills at protecting against pregnancy and STDS?
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∙ 14y ago
You do not need to take a contraceptive gel while on birth control. There is still a 5% risk of being pregnant while on the pill because it is not 100% effective at preventing pregnancy.
I wholeheartedly disagree with the previous answer!!! Better safe than sorry when it comes to pregnancy prevention. Many women use spermacides or condoms with the pill, just in case. The cyclic pills tend to have lower dosages than other oral contraceptives, so it IS a good idea to use other contraceptive methods, especially if you've ever gotten pregnant on the pill. The risk of pregnancy when taking the combination pill is 3%, in actual practice. Spermicides are actually less effective than the pill, however; your pill may not be the most effective for your body chemistry. But the answer to your question is less than 3%.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 14y agoIf you remember to take the pill, it'll be effective. But if you're sick with a fever or anything else, the pill may not be as effective, and possibly, it won't work anymore. But there are many other options!
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∙ 11y ago... seriously? that's kind of a stupid question. if you're on depo then that's already like around 90 percent effective, I'm sure it's higher.
And i don't know how you're going to get pregnant if you're using a condom. Unless there is holes in it or it breaks.
So, no.
Well, there is usually always some sort of chance that you can get pregnant if you are having sex. Abstinence is the only 100% for sure way that you will not be able to get pregnant.
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∙ 11y agoPills are more effective at preventing pregnancy than the condom is, but the condom can offer prevention of disease, and the pill can't. That's why using both together is the best option -- it maximized both pregnancy prevention and disease prevention.
They are most effective together. No temporary Birth Control is 100% effective, but to answer the original question, the pill is more effective than a condom.
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∙ 16y agowith both, less than 1 percent. you are more likely to fly a space mission joymaker rn
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∙ 14y agoBirth control pills are quite effective for preventing pregnacy, however NOTHING but total abstinence can prevent std's. Condoms help, but there are no guarantees!!
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Does yasmin protect you against pregnancy?
Yes! It's a birth control pill!! Nothing is 100% but this would be about 99% effective.
What is the Chance of becoming pregnant when two methods of birth control are used?
most contraception if used properly is 93-99.9 percent effective against pregnancy. condoms are best for protecting against both pregnancy and disease.
Is birth control effective at preventing pregnancy?
it is effective to a point..but not always. you can still get pregnant using birth control. its a big preventor of pregnancy but its still possible to get pregnant.
Can a girl get pregnant if you but in her then she takes birth control right after?
Birth control is NOT instant and needs to be taken 30 days before it is protecting against pregnancy. I suggest before you have any further sex you take sex education, learn about prevention of pregnancy, and to realize that sex has responsibilities.
What do condoms prevent?
All birth control methods only reduce PROBABILITY of pregnancy. When used properly, most birth control methods are quite effective, but not necessarily 100% effective. Yes condoms protect women against pregnancy and other infections such as STD.
What are the barriers against effective control?
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Effectivness from the pill?
The birth control pill is known to be from 96%-99% effective to prevent pregnancy, while it is important to remember it offers zero protection against STDs.
Your birth control is effective after 7 days but bf did not pull out and it was before the time for your 7th pill Still took it will it be effective against a pregnancy?
if directions say 7 days or pills it probly wont be effective till then next time use a condom
Can a girl on birth control get pregnant and if so how?
AnswerYes pregnancy can occur. Birth control only prevents against a 98% chance of pregnancy occurring so there is still a 2% chance of pregnancy occurring. If you miss pills or take antibiotics while on birth control, this will increase the chance of pregnancy occurring.AnswerIt is possible that she can because no form of birth control is 100% effective. To be on the safe side it's best to use a condom as well, which also prevents STDs/STIs
Is it possible to become pregnant on birth control And what are the symptoms of pregnancy while on birth control?
Even the most effective birth control methods, such as IUDs and Implanon prevent unwanted pregnancy at a rate of 99.9%.
If I take my non birth control a week early will my birth contorl not work?
Because you took your non active pills instead of the active pills this has basically interfered with birth control protecting you against pregnancy and has also messed up your cycle. You must ALWAYS take birth control as prescribed. You need to use a condom for the next 4 weeks to prevent pregnancy and take your birth control as normal.
What is a contraceptive?
Contraceptives is a name for various products that can allow people to have sex w/o getting pregnant. A condom for instance will not only protect against pregnancy, but also against STDs.Contraceptives are birthcontrol pills.Contraceptives are synthetic hormones that are used as birth control. Contraceptives can come in the forms of; birth control pills,IUD's, patches, or even can be shots. Contraceptives commonly contain estrogen and progesterone, or even just progesterone.Birth control pills must be taken every day and at the same time everyday to keep birth control effective. Birth control is 99.9% effective to prevent pregnancy when taken properly.
