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pill is 99% affective although it is best to still use condoms just in case of missed pills. it is highly effective when protecting against pregnancy
the patch is 98% affective and it works well if you use it correctly. 8 out of 100 women get pregnant from the patch but this is mostly from incorrect usage.
to find out about spermicides, the ring, shot, and more
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www.contraception.org
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What measures how effective birth control is?
The number of pregnancies in one year vs the number of pregnancies they would have expected to have with no birth control.
Can you get pregnant if your not on birth control?
Yes. It's called birth control because it is designed to stop pregnancies.
What are the pros and cons of birth control in teenagers?
Pro's- helps prevent unwanted pregnancies in sexually active teens. Con's- no birth control measure is 100.00000% effective- some will still get pregnant. Con's- many forms of birth control do not protect from sexually transmitted diseases.
Why is birth control important for teens?
To prevent pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.
Do birth control pills protect against HIV?
No, birth control pills DO NOT protect against HIV
What was the reason for inventing the birth control pill?
To assist in family planning and prevent unwanted pregnancies.
Are unintended pregnancies caused by problems with birth control?
About one-half of unintended pregnancies are caused by contraceptive failure, either a failure of the method or a mistake by the user
Do you need to use a condom if on birth control?
Absolutely YES! Birth control pills only protect you from getting pregnant. Condoms, while not foolproof, will protect you from STDs.
What does birth control not protect you from?
The birth control pill has the ability to protect against pregnancy and to regulate the menstrual cycle. It has absolutely NO ability to protect against any form of sexually transmitted diseases, either bacterial (such as chlamydia) or viral (such as HIV/AIDS).
Not on birth control if you use a condom?
The only "birth control" that works 100 percent is Abstinence. But a condom will help prevent it, without a condom you have a low percent of not getting pregnant.
What is Minigynon?
Minigynon is a form of birth control. It is an oral contraceptive that is used to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Side effects of Mingynon are similar to other birth control pills such as bloating, sore or swollen breasts and weight gain.
Can you get pregnant while on the pill and taking an antibiotic?
Yes you can! Antibiotics reduce the effectiveness of the birth control pill. Many pregnancies have resulted in this way. Use a second form of birth control, such as a condom, while you are taking the antibiotic.
