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What is the probability of getting pregnant while on birth control pills and with pcos?

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Very low: But not impossible. The odds would really be less than 3% if someone with pcos and on ocps was taking the pills correctly (every day, same time, not missing pills).

Answered 2/3/2015

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Minimal: The failure rate for ocp's is around 3%. Pcos would not likely result in the risk being any higher.

Answered 2/3/2015

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