How Do You Get Pregnant On Birth Control?
Most of the time, using contraception correctly should prevent pregnancy. Birth control pills, for example, are between 95 percent and 99 percent effective. But if you are not careful, it is still possible to get pregnant while using hormonal contraceptives or other forms of birth control. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of all birth control methods will vary from person to person and that some types of birth control have higher rates of effectiveness than others. Be sure to talk with your doctor about the contraceptive choice that will best meet your needs, whether that’s birth control pills, patches or a barrier method. Take the pill around the same time every day (if you are using the pill). Forgetting a single day is not likely to result in pregnancy, but if you make a habit of forgetting your pills, you are more likely to get pregnant on birth control. Use backup contraception if you have forgotten to take your pill to prevent pregnancy. Be sure to follow the schedule recommen
