Can you get pregnant with just birth control?

Can you get pregnant with just birth control?

Birth control pills are considered effective, but not foolproof. They’re about 99% effective when you take them correctly. But that’s if you take them perfectly, meaning at the same time each and every day. If you don’t, your odds of becoming pregnant go up to 9%.

Do I need to use condoms if Im on birth control?

However, you do need to wear a condom to protect yourself against sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, (also known as sexually transmitted diseases or STDs) which birth control pills do not prevent. STIs are infections you can get by having sex—and everyone who is sexually active is at risk.

Is it safe to use only birth control pills?

Progestin-only pills don’t appear to affect the risk of cervical cancer or breast cancer. Taking an occasional break from birth control pills offers no benefits and may increase the risk of blood clots or unintended pregnancy.

Is the Pill safer than condoms?

With typical or average use, here’s how effective birth control pills vs. condoms are in preventing pregnancy: Birth control pills are 91% effective. Male condoms are 87% effective.

When can I start having unprotected on the pill?

If you start taking the combination pill on the first day of your period, you’ll be protected against pregnancy right away. However, if you don’t begin your pill pack until after your period has started, you’ll need to wait seven days before having unprotected sex.

What is the best way to prevent pregnancy?

The best way to prevent pregnancy at any age is abstinence, which is not having sexual intercourse. However, if you choose to be sexually active, there are methods to prevent pregnancy, such as correctly using birth control methods including condoms, birth control pills, IUDs , patches, NuvaRing or hormone shots.

Can taking the birth control pill while pregnant hurt my baby?

Birth Control Pill and Birth Defects. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there is no evidence that taking combination birth control pills or progestin-only pills while pregnant will harm your baby in any way, either by increasing the risk of birth defects or causing pregnancy complications.

How can I get pregnant after birth control?

If you’re using a barrier method, like condoms or a diaphragm, it’s possible to get pregnant as soon as you have sex without it. Most women are able to get pregnant a few months after they stop birth control that has hormones, such as pills, patches, or an intrauterine device ( IUD ).

What are the signs of birth control?

One of many common signs of pregnancy on birth control is abdominal pain and cramps. You will experience cramps mainly in the lower part of your abdomen. Also called uterine cramps, you experience them after the implantation of the egg in the uterus. These cramps are more common during the first few weeks after conception.

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