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well.. yes that IS what it is for after all. But keep in mind that NO Birth Control is 100% effective. Taking it *exactly* as prescribed will insure the highest effectiveness but even the most advanced birth control’s have a 98-99% effectiveness rate… which means while it is not likely you’d become pregnant on them the chance still does exist.
The only 100% effective birth control is sterilization, and few people ever choose that as a common form.
So actually, it only takes one time to get a baby, but you’re never 100 percent prepared. it’s scientifically impossible. I’m not trying to scare you or anything by saying this, but if you really want to go for it.
Only if you take/use it as prescribed. You need to be taking it for at least one month for it to be effective. No method is 100% effective so it is important that your partner use condoms as well.
The only 2 methods that I know of that are 100% effective is to:
1) NOT have sex, total abstinence.
2) to have a hysterectomy.
All other forms can fail.
When a person begins to think about having sex, it is best that they speak to a trusted adult. I know it is not always an option to speak to parents about this, but another trusted adult would be good. Discussing birth control options is also something important as there are many forms out there now. Planned parenthood or another OB/GYN is a good place to receive information prior to having sex also. Be prepared and educated that way you have much better chance of being safe. I got pregnant on birth control pills, married, same pill for numerous years, 36 years old. It can happen. I was taking it correctly and never missed a day. And I am an RN. So, even with education, marriage and taking them correctly, yes, you can still get pregnant on them, so always use a back up form of birth control until you want to have a child.
Well, that is what it’s for, if you take it right. The only sure-fire protection, however, is abstinence……but I’m pretty certain you already know this…
That would be the point of birth control. Of course the only 100% guarantee is to not have sex.
As long as it’s being used properly, the chances of becoming pregnant are slim. However, percentages vary based on what kind of birth control you are using (for instance, condoms and the pill are both over 90% effective when used properly — spermicide alone, not so much).
