What are the odds of becoming pregnant when taking the pill and using a condom?

Answer by  Cheesy (69)

Both the pill and condom are approximately 99% effective in preventing pregnancy, combined these methods will give a combined pregnancy chance in the order of 0. 01-0. 03%.

Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

The best form of birth control is of course not having sex. However using double protection is safer than just using one form or nothing.

Answer by  gcmeyer2 (787)

The odds are obviously when you don't use birth control than when you do. If you had to choose between using a condom and taking the pill you should probably use the pill. It completely stops the egg from being released from the ovary. It is 99% or so effective. The condom is in the 95% range.

Answer by  Kriket (1029)

Statistically the odds of becoming pregnant while on the pill are. 01%. The changes of becoming pregnant while using condoms correctly is also about. 05%. Even if the percentages are small it is possible.

Answer by  sonya (91)

When taken as directed, the pill is a highly effective form of birth control. Most pregnancies that happen when using the pill happen because of user error (not taking the pill at the same time, forgetting to take it). Using a condom will help avoid pregnancy too.