Pills and pregnancy?

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-11-2005
Pills and pregnancy?
2
Tue, 01-30-2007 - 9:46pm

Ok so this sounds really stupid I'm sure but here it goes.

For some reason I am SUPER nervous about the effectivness of the pill. I have been on the pill for close to 2 years now with no problems. periods are normal all that good stuff. My bf and I don't use condoms. He withdrawals and I use the pill. We are a monogamous couple and have been together 2 years. I am still nervous about getting pregnant tho. Someone help calm my fears. Is our method safe?

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-12-2002
Wed, 01-31-2007 - 2:28am

As you know, no method is 100% effective.


Here's how the combination of the pill and withdrawal works in terms of effectiveness:


Typical use:


Withdrawal (27% failure) x Pill (8%)


Failure rate=2.16% (97.84% effectiveness)


 


 


iVillage Member
Registered: 09-11-2005
Wed, 01-31-2007 - 11:58am

thank you for the stats.

I don't know why I get so nervous. I make myself mad when I do that. lol. thank you again. I'll try to keep my stupid thoughts haha.