Birth Control Patch & Withdrawal?

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Registered: 03-15-2006
Birth Control Patch & Withdrawal?
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Wed, 03-15-2006 - 8:12pm

Hello everyone, new here and have a question. :)

I started the birth control patch going on almost 2 months ago and have recently become sexually active. I've tried condoms along with the patch, but it just wouldn't work out with me and my boyfriend. We now rely on both the patch and withdrawal. I'm just curious if this is still safe? I've read that it is almost 100% effective when the two are combined, but then I hear stories about people getting pregnant through the use of contraception as well (they make it seem like the guy breathed on them and got them pregnant :P). Any insight would be greatly appreciated! <3

~Sarah

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-29-2003
Wed, 03-15-2006 - 10:41pm
I used to be on The Patch & condom, when I was sexual relationship w/ my boyfriend.
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 03-16-2006 - 6:34am

The patch is 99% effective when it's used perfectly, which is a pretty good level of effectiveness.

Judie Cl for Birth Control