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Over time, yes. The active ingredients can degrade if the pills are exposed to temperatures over 30 degrees C (96 degrees F) for more than a few hours. The pills could become less effective.
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If you stop taking the pill the week after period can you get pregnant?
Yes. Even missing one day of the pill will reduce the effectiveness of the pill. If you missed a week, the effectiveness of the pill increases a lot. I would recommend using a condom or other form of non-hormonal birth control for the next month (as it will take a month for the pill to be at 99.99% effectiveness again.
If you forget to take the pill for a week after your period can you get pregnant?
Yes. Even missing one day of the pill will reduce the effectiveness of the pill. If you missed a week, the effectiveness of the pill increases a lot. I would recommend using a condom or other form of non-hormonal birth control for the next month (as it will take a month for the pill to be at 99.99% effectiveness again.
Do x rays lower birth control pill effectiveness?
X-rays do not lower the effectiveness of the birth control pill.
Is it possible to be pregnant when on the pill for almost nine months?
YES, other medications and illnesses can cancel the effectiveness of oral contraceptives even having a cold and taking medication can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. If you take other medications while taking oral contraceptives, speak with your Doctor about possible side effects.
Does singular reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills?
No Singulair (montelukast) has no effect on birth control pill. It can be taken at the same moment (or in the same day) regularly.
Can you get pregnant while on the pill and taking an antibiotic?
Yes you can! Antibiotics reduce the effectiveness of the birth control pill. Many pregnancies have resulted in this way. Use a second form of birth control, such as a condom, while you are taking the antibiotic.
Does chewing the pill make it less effective?
You can chew the pill without changing the effectiveness.
Does indoor tanning affect birth control pill effectiveness?
No.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a cotraceptive pill?
The advantage of the contraceptive pill is - it prevents unwanted pregnancy. The disadvantages are (1) you mustremember to take it each day and (2) some illnesses can reduce its effectiveness. The solution - never rely solely on the pill for contraception - always use a condom ! Condoms not only are more reliable - they are also a barrier against STD's.
If you are not on birth control and you are taking antibiotics can it still increase your risk of getting pregnant?
While a few antibiotics can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills, they don't have any significant effect on whether or not you get pregnant if you are not on the pill.
Does long term use of the pill reduce its effectiveness and or cause break through bleeding?
I have been on the pill for four years and have never had any breakthrough bleeding. I have also read that the longer you are on the pill the more it is effective. As previous anonymous said, the longer you are on birth control the more the effectiveness, provided you take your pills as scheduled. Breakthrough bleeding after years of use could mean that you might need to change the pill again because it may not be right for your system anymore. Contrary to what most people think, breakthrough bleeding is not an indication that the pill is any less effective. Good luck.
What is the possibility of pregnancy with taking pregnancy pills?
If you take your pill EVERYDAY at the SAME TIME the birth control pill is 97.9% -99.9% effective. If you miss a pill or switch times, you reduce the effectiveness. I was on Yaz when I found out I was pregnant with my daughter. I had been taking it at 8 am everyday and was 10 weeks when I found out I was pregnant by accident at a regular pap appointment. It does happen!
