How effective is the pill in preventing unplanned pregnancy?
The pill is 99.9% effective in preventing pregnancy when taken correctly. This means not forgetting to take pills and taking your pill at the same time everyday. Missing pills or taking them later than usual, reduces the pill’s effectiveness. Illness causing vomiting and diarrhea and taking certain medications such as antibiotics, can also reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications, prescription, over-the-counter or herbal, to ensure they are not interfering with the pill’s effectiveness. Does the pill protect against Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)? NO. You must use a condom and spermicide to protect against STIs and HIV. How do I get the pill? To obtain the pill, you will need a prescription. To get a prescription you can go to your family doctor, a nurse practitioner or your local health unit. The Perth District Health Unit has clinics where you can receive information on b
