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Can You Get Pregnant While On Birth Control?
The simple answer to this question is; yes. However, the rates of pregnancy vary greatly depending on what type of birth control you use and how well you use (or how regularly you take) your birth control. Here is a chart that shows the percentage of woman that will get pregnant while on specific types of birth control.
Natural Methods
No method of birth control 85%
Natural family planning 1-9%
Withdrawal 4%
Barrier Methods
Sponge (with no previous births) 9%
Diaphragm 6%
Spermicide (alone) 6%
Condom (female) 5%
Condom (male) 3%
Hormonal Methods
Norplant 0.09%
Depo-Provera Shot 0.3%
Birth Control Pill (Estrogen/Progestin) 0.1%
Mini-pill (Progestin only) 0.5%
As this chart shows, rates of pregnancy vary greatly, but it is possible to get pregnant while you are using birth control. If you do not wish to get pregnant, you can combine methods to increase your chances of not getting pregnant. For instance, you can use a condom with a spermicide to lower your chances of getting pregnant to around 1%. To get the full benefit of birth control you must educate yourself on the proper use of your specific type of birth control.
| Each pregnancy, expectant mother, and unborn child is different. Your pregnancy may not progress the same as the information found here. The information here is based on the average pregnancy. It's not meant to be a replacement for any advice your may receive from your doctor. If you have any concerns about your pregnancy, we advise you to contact your doctor. |
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