How effective is birth control?
The effectiveness of birth control pills depends on how they are used. Stated effectiveness is 96-99%.
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Effectiveness is generally measured by how many women become pregnant using a particular birth control method. Depending on which type of birth control is used, effectiveness varies. Ask your doctor about all types of birth control
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The Birth Control Pill (the Pill) is 99.7% under Perfect Use and 92% under Typical Use. ChaCha!
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Certain types of birth control, like Depo-Provera and birth control pills (the Pill), are more than 99-percent effective.ChaCha!
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Birth Control pills are 92-99.7% effective. It does not protect against reproductive tract infections, including HIV/AIDS. Side effects include:Irregular bleeding or spotting, Nausea, Breast tenderness along with Weight gain and/or water retention.
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It depends on what birth control you are using. There are condoms, pills, sponges, diaphragms, and more. Which one do you want?
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Choosing a birth control method based on how well it works is important, but there are other things to keep in mind when, MORE?
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What would happen if a man took birth controls?
Birth control pills usually contain a combination of progeste...
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Does birth control effect pms?
Some women's PMS symptoms get a lot better when they take bir...
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What happens if you're pregnant and you're still taking your birth control?
It is possible that taking the pill while pregnant could caus...
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What do I do if I miss taking my birth control?
You should double your pill for the days that you missed. For...
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What happens If you take birth control while you're pregnant?
It is not recommended to take birth control while pregnant, b...
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What would happen if a man took birth controls?
Birth control pills usually contain a combination of progeste...
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What would happen if a guy took a birth control pill?
Birth control pills for men might be available soon. They sho...
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It is actually normal for a woman to go 2 or 3 months after s...
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How can you stop your period for a day without birth control pills?
There is no way to stop your period, but you can use the Inst...
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How effective is the patch birth control?
The birth control patch, if used correctly , is 95% effective...
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What would happen if a man took birth controls?
Birth control pills usually contain a combination of progeste...
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Is it ok to take Slimquick with birth control pills?
Yes, you can take Slimquick with birth control, though if you...
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How long do trinessa birth control pills take to become active after first use?
Use an additional form of birth control for the first 7 days ...
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Where can you get birth control in Arizona that's cheap?
Jean Hoffman Health Center, 529 W. Wetmore Rd. Tucson, AZ 857...
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Do birth control pills expire?
As a general rule, expiration dates printed on medications ar...
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Does Lybrel birth control make you gain weight?
Lybrel has the same side effects as other hormonal methods. A...
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Birth control is an umbrella term for several techniques and ...
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What birth control got recalled?
The birth-control pills by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals are bein...
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What happens if a guy take birth control?
There is a male birth control pill in the works but there are...
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What birth controls were recalled recently?
Nearly 33,000 boxes of Yaz birth control pills were recalled ...
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Does Lybrel birth control make you gain weight?
Lybrel has the same side effects as other hormonal methods. A...
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Birth control pills, or oral contraceptives, contain hormones...
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What birth control got recalled?
The birth-control pills by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals are bein...
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What is the best birth control?
Your decision about what works best for you and your partner ...
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What happens if a guy take birth control?
There is a male birth control pill in the works but there are...
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What birth controls were recalled recently?
Nearly 33,000 boxes of Yaz birth control pills were recalled ...
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Does Lybrel birth control make you gain weight?
Lybrel has the same side effects as other hormonal methods. A...
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How do you know that your birth control failed?
If your period is late your birth control method may have fai...
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Will taking Plan B on birth control mess up your birth control and make it not work?
Yes, it will. You are not supposed to take Plan B while you a...
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How long does it take the birth control Quasense to start working?
You will take your first pill on the first day of your period...
About Birth Control
Birth control refers to the interception of a female egg and a male sperm so that embryo implantation, resulting in pregnancy, does not occur. Birth control has been practiced for thousands of years, and there are various methods which have evolved, including birth control pills, patches, and shots, as well as condoms, diaphragms, and birth control rings. Methods that don't require additional contraception include early withdrawal and abstinence.
About Birth Control Pills
Birth control pills prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation, or the release of an egg into the ovaries. Birth control pills contain hormones -- estrogen, progestin or both -- which prevent the egg from being released before menstruation. If no egg is released, a sperm cannot join with it. Hense, pregnancy is prevented. There are many different pills, so consult with your doctor to choose one that is right for you.
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