Question 1

does xanax (2mg green bar) affect birth control pill efficiency to prevent pregnancy??

Accepted Answer

It should not:  Xanax should not impact efficacy of oral contraceptive.

Question 2

is combining the withdrawal method and oral contraceptives (the combined birth control pill) effective at preventing pregnancy?

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: You asked this question before. There is no reliable statistic data for withdrawal method so I would add another 5% effectiveness on top of combination BC pills and that's why I come up with the 95% effectiveness. Unfortunately, there is no method with 100% effectiveness even with tubal ligation.

Question 3

i'm on the birth control pill reclipsen. if i have sex while ovulating and the guy cums inside me, is it still effective at preventing pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Reclipsen: prevents pregnancy by preventing ovulation. It also makes it more difficult for sperm to enter the uterus and in the unlikely event that you are ovulating for the fertilized egg to implant.  Its effectiveness when taken as directed is about 98-99%. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 4

i've never been late on a birth control pill or missed one how effective is it at preventing pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Highly effective: Taken as directed, without missed or late pills, oral contraceptives ( oc's, birth control pills) are highly effective. No method other than abstinence is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy.

Question 5

how effective is the birth control pill in preventing pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

99+%: If taken perfectly, - same time, every day, without missing any pills, the effectiveness is quite hi- 99%. However, in practice, the figure is closer to 92% effectiveness, reflecting missed pills, etc.

Question 6

do benzodiazepines such as green xanax bars decrease combined birth control pills such as nortrel 777 effectiveness at preventing pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

NO: Nortel 777 may result it Xanax staying in your body a longer time and thus you may not need to take as much Xanax, but Xanax is not known to reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills.
I strongly advise all taking birth control pills also take a good multivitamin such as ONE Multivitamin from Pure Encapsulations.

Question 7

is there anyway to tell if your birth control pill is ineffective at preventing pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy?: You would certainly suspect they weren't working if you became pregnant. If you read the package insert you will find that OCP's when taken correctly are pretty effective.  BUT ONLY WHEN TAKEN AS DIRECTED.   The biggest reason pills fail has nothing to do with the pill and everything to do with the pill taker.

Question 8

what are the benefits of the pill? in addition to preventing pregnancy, what are other potential benefits of the birth control pill?

Accepted Answer

Birth : Birth control pills contain two hormones (estrogen and progesterone), which are both naturally produced by the female ovaries.  Through manipulating these levels, birth control pills prevent ovulation and therefore reduce the risk of pregnancy. Remember, no form of birth control except abstinence can 100% prevent pregnancy. To answer your question, birth control pills should improve acne, they lighten periods (less bleeding and less days of bleeding) for most women.  They also reduce menstrual cramping.  On the flip side, some side effects include moodiness, bloating, midcycle bleeding, and a very small increased risk of dangerous blood clots and strokes.

Question 9

can licorice root and chamomile tea decrease the effectiveness of the birth control pill (kurvelo) at preventing pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

contraception: Licorice root &amp; chamomile tea should not reduce effectiveness of oral contraceptives.

Question 10

i was taking a 600 mg vitamin c for a week at the same time as my birth control pill. will this affect the pill from preventing pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No: Vitamin C will not interact with birth control.

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I've never been late on a birth control pill or missed one how effective is it at preventing pregnancy?

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How effective is the birth control pill in preventing pregnancy?

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Do benzodiazepines such as green xanax bars decrease combined birth control pills such as nortrel 777 effectiveness at preventing pregnancy?

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Is there anyway to tell if your birth control pill is ineffective at preventing pregnancy?

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What are the benefits of the pill? in addition to preventing pregnancy, what are other potential benefits of the birth control pill?

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Can licorice root and chamomile tea decrease the effectiveness of the birth control pill (kurvelo) at preventing pregnancy?

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I was taking a 600 mg vitamin c for a week at the same time as my birth control pill. will this affect the pill from preventing pregnancy?

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