What are the chances of getting pregnant while on birth control?

Question

My boyfriend wants me to go on the pill so he doesn't have to use condoms anymore. What are the chances of me becoming pregnant, if i let him stay "condom free"? I'm gonna tell him to wait at least a month until my body gets used to the pills, but does that really matter?

serious answers only please. Thanks a bunch!

Answer 1

My 4 month old daughter is proof you can get pregnant on the pill.I was on microgynon(can't spell!) and still got pregnant.I'd been on it for 5 years.

No contraception is 100% anyway.

Answer 2

The only 100% way to not get pregnant is to of course not have s*x as we all know. Birth control is 99.9% effective, however, it's not full proof. So i suggest if you do go on the pill to continue to use condoms as well as a back up. If you feel that you don't want to use condoms at all, then make sure your boyfriend still pulls out! Best of luck

Answer 3

I've been on the pill for 6 years. I've not had any problems, as in falling pregnant unexpectedly. I've missed one or two occasionally. You should be protected. make sure u take it about the same time each day. (in the morning/ night)  

Answer 4

Do the research on the pill you are taking.

The pill I took, it was 98% effective if taken correctly and it recommended you use another method of birth control for one month until the pill is in your system.  

Answer 5

Okay, we all know the pill isn't 100% effective, but it is 99% effective.  I was on it for 5 years, took it as directed (for the most part... no one's perfect), and I have never gotten pregnant from all those swimmers.  I went off of it for about a year for other medical reasons, got back on it for two months, skipped a pill twice and am still not pregnant.  

Don't get me wrong, it's stupid to skip it or not take it at the same time everyday.  Also, do not take St Johns wart or other herbs without talking to your doctor.  Antibiotics and diareah/vomiting can lessen the effectiveness of the pill as well.  Also, make sure that your pill is strong enough for you.  Break-through bleeding is a sign that it's not, in some cases.

Being on the pill for 4 plus years runs the risk of your body building up an immunity to it, so it's a good idea to talk to your doctor around this time to see if your current pill is still right for you.  

Most women who become pregnant either have not been taking it correctly, or have been taking one type for too long.  Weight gain is also a factor.  Follow the rules and you'll be fine.

If you feel really strongly about him continuing to use condoms, then have him do it.  There's always that fluke 1%.  It's all up to your body.

Answer 6

Chelle is incorrect.  Birth control is not 99.9% effective.  There are many methods that are no where near that reliable.