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What are my percent chances of being pregnant by using the pull-out method being on the gildess fe 1/20 birth control pills and using them perfectly ?

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Very low: If you are taking your pills "perfectly, " your chance of getting pregnant is less than 1%. Pulling out improves that slightly.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 12/4/2012

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