Pregnant on Birth Control
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The morning-after pill
Mayo Clinic
Get the facts on using the morning-after pill, which prevents you from getting pregnant if birth control methods have failed.
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Average risk during your cycle
EC Princeton Univ
Get informed about your risk of getting pregnant if your birth control fails with this short explanation and chart.
In a short statement, the FDA explains that recent articles discussing the increased risk of getting pregnant on birth control are misunderstood.
Read this article that states lower hormone levels in oral contraceptives may mean an increased risk of getting pregnant on birth control.
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Why contraceptives fail
About
Learn the five reasons you might get pregnant on birth control.
How effective is birth control?
KidsHealth
Though tailored to teens, this overview provides a good, easy-to-read overview and chart for learning the likelihood of becoming pregnant on different birth control methods.
Perfect vs. typical use
Univ Health Center Univ of GA
In an ideal world, contraception would be much more effective that it is in reality. Chart helps you see the difference of perfect versus typical use in effectively preventing pregnancy on birth control.
Pregnancy protection: What you need to know
Healthology
Arm yourself with information on why contraceptive methods fail and how to choose the best method to prevent getting pregnant on birth control.
Double up
Society of Obgyns of CA
Worried about getting pregnant on birth control? Explore additional options for protection with this interactive tool.
Meds interfere with birth control
MSN Health
Your chances of getting pregnant on birth control might be increased with certain medications, says Dr. Robert Danoff. Read more here.

