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A 26-year-old female asked:

Chances of pregnancy on bc pill taken 100 % correctly over 1 yr - but have ibs flare ups occasionally - usually constipation not diaharria?

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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience

Very low: Birth control pills are considered to be 97-99% effective when used correctly. The most efficacious birth control methods that are reversible are Nexplanon and the IUDs.

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