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I just started back on birth control pills because my period is so irregular. what are the chances of me becoming pregnant while on the pill?

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Dr. Colin Kerr answered

Pregnancy risk: The pregnancy risk when taking a quality birth control medication regularly is about 1/1000.

Answered 2/3/2015

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Dr. Johnnie Ham answered

Birth Control : With perfect use, birth control pills are about 98% effective. Regular use, about 95%.

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A member asked:

I just started back on birth control pills because my period is so irregular. what are the chances of me becoming pregnant while on the pill?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Colin Kerr answered

Dr. Johnnie Ham answered

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