Comments on: What are the odds of getting pregnant while on birth control?

By: eyepod_nano

eyepod_nano — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 02:36:18 +0000

Contraceptive failure rates:
The Pill: 7%
Condom: 16%
Diaphragm: 22%
Spermicide: 30%
Figures are even higher for unmarried people.
—National Survey of Family Growth

Also, most birth control (especially the pill), have huge horrible side effects that are extremely damaging to women.

Head/Brain
Cerebral hemorrhage (bleeding into the cranial cavity)

Cerebral thrombosis (blood clot that drains blood from the brain)

Melasma, which may persist (skin discoloration; usually dark, irregular patches)

Migraine

Headache

Dizziness

Loss of scalp hair

Acne
Eyes
Retinal thrombosis (blockage of the central retinal vein that carries blood away from the eye)

Change in corneal curvature (steepening of the cornea)

Intolerance to contact lenses

Cataracts
Heart/Blood
Thrombophlebitis and venous thrombosis with or without embolism (blood clots in the veins)

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Mesenteric thrombosis (blood clot in the major veins that drain blood from the intestine)

Hemorrhagic eruption (bleeding eruption)

Arterial thromboembolism (blood clots in the heart)

Pulmonary embolism (arterial blockage, usually from a blood clot, that cuts off one lung’s blood supply)

Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

Budd-Chiari Syndrome (closing of the veins that carry deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body into the heart)

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (kidney failure and low platelet count in the blood)
Mental
Mental depression

Nervousness
Whole Body
Changes in libido (usually decreased libido)

Edema (increased fluid and subsequent pressure within an organ)

Change in weight (increase or decrease)

Rash (allergic reaction)

Pre-menstrual syndrome

Hirsutism (excessive hair growth in places where hair normally is minimal or absent)

Erythema multiforme (allergic reaction)

Erythema nodosum (skin inflammation)

Porphyria (disease that can manifest itself as anything from acute mania, including hallucinations, to constipation and skin rashes)

Bone loss

Cancer (breast, uterine and vaginal)
Stomach/Intestines
Gallbladder disease (bile duct stones)

Hepatic adenomas or benign liver tumors

Nausea

Vomiting

Gastrointestinal symptoms (such as abdominal cramps and bloating)

Cholestatic jaundice (jaundice caused by thickened bile)

Reduced tolerance to carbohydrates

Changes in appetite

Impaired renal function (impaired kidney function)

Colitis (digestive disease characterized by inflammation of the colon)

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (kidney failure and low platelet count in the blood)
Pregnancy

Do you really want to put your body through that? There are GREAT alternatives. Have you ever heard of Natural Family Planning?

Natural Family Planning is based on an awareness of a woman’s fertility. It’s medically safe, 99% effective in postponing pregnancy, very low cost, often has a positive effect on the couple’s marriage, and is morally acceptable to all major religions.

By: spaztikat

spaztikat — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:54:45 +0000

I am currently pregnant with my second baby that i fell pregnant with while on the pill, also my first happened the same way. even if you are taking it correctly there is still a chance that you can fall pregnant. it depends on how fertile you are or at least that’s what my doc said to me. If you don’t want to accidently fall preggers than i suggest other contraception methods as well.

By: mythoughtsr

mythoughtsr — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:23:44 +0000

That 1% is all it takes. You want to enjoy your time making love with your husband, so take your temp. every night and during the times when you are ovulating, use the condom. Learn your cycle and know when the safest times are. Do not miss a pill and take them at the same time every day. That is my advise. I got pg on the pill because I took the easy way out and did not take the time to learn about my own body. People have been doing the rhythm method for years, so combining it with the pill and a condom should allow you more enjoyment with your husband.

By: naenae0011

naenae0011 — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:37:52 +0000

If you’re taking them properly, then you are about 99% save… which means there is always a chance you could become pregnant. If he withdrawls as well, then you are even less likely to become pregnant.

By: ~Due December 1st With A Girl~

*~Due December 1st With A Girl~* — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:42:49 +0000

If you take your birthcontrol pills religiously and he pulls out, then the chances are very, very low. Not impossible, but slim and none, I’d say.

By: Hi

Hi — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:30:25 +0000

Im 14weeks pregnant - and i was on birth control when i fell pregnant.
My mother fell pregnant twice when on birth control (same one she had been on for 15years!!)

Dont take the chance if you dont want to be pregnant - withdrawal is not a good method - use a condom!!

By: 46days ~till induction~ YAY

*46days* ~till induction~ *YAY* — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:19:29 +0000

1 in 10. Or 10 out of every 100 people. Is the accurate failure rate of b/c pills.

By: ?First Time Mommy To Be?

?First Time Mommy To Be? — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:42:56 +0000

Well its only 99% effective so there’s still a chance. People get pregnant on pill all the time.

By: One Love

One Love — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:48:17 +0000

that 1% could be you