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Can you get pregnant while on birth control patch i heard it only takes 7 times before getting pregnant ?

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Statistics: According to Planned Parenthood the failure rate of the patch is 1% if used as prescribed/consistently. For those who have less that consistent use the rate increases to 9% failure.

Answered 5/27/2020

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