Should I take Plan B if Im on birth control and the condom broke?

Should I take Plan B if Im on birth control and the condom broke?

Is it safe to take Plan B in non emergencies? While it’s safe to take Plan B anytime you need it, you really only need to take Plan B if your “Plan A” (your regular method of birth control) failed – like if the condom broke or you didn’t use one, you missed a pill, etc.

What is the probability of getting pregnant while on birth control and using condoms?

Combined birth control pill: On the birth control pill, 9/100 women usually get pregnant (9%). Progestin-only birth control pill (POPs): When using Progestin Only Pills (POPs) , 9/100, or 9%, of women usually get pregnant. Condoms for birth control: Using condoms, 18/100 women (18%) usually get pregnant.

How likely is it to get pregnant on the pill without a condom?

It’s very unlikely. When used correctly, the pill is up to 99.7 percent effective against pregnancy. Some women who take the pill also use condoms, because the pill offers no protection against sexually transmitted infections — only latex and internal condoms do.

Should I be worried if the condom broke?

But if you know that the condom has broken during sex, stop right away and use a new condom. If the condom breaks: If you’re concerned about pregnancy, call your doctor, nurse practitioner , or health clinic right away to ask about emergency contraception.

Can I get my girlfriend pregnant if she’s on birth control?

Yes. Although birth control pills have a high success rate, they can fail and you can get pregnant while on the pill.

What is the #1 reason why condoms fail?

Some of the most frequent mistakes include putting a condom on partway through intercourse or taking it off before intercourse is over, failing to leave space at the tip of the condom for semen, and failing to look for damage before use.

Can you get pregnant if condom didn’t break?

Even if the condom didn’t break, pregnancy is still possible. That’s because condoms don’t work all of the time. If used perfectly, condoms worn on the penis are 98 percent effective at preventing pregnancy.