Yes, using both condoms and another form of birth control will further decrease your chance of pregnancy! There are many forms of contraceptives (e.g., pills, IUD, implant, hormonal vs non-hormonal). Many methods will prevent pregnancy around 99% of the time. Condoms have the added bonus of also preventing the spread of STIs (sexually transmitted infections)! Condoms are 97% effective at preventing pregnancy if used perfectly, or approximately 82% effective when factoring in

An IUD does not fall out during your period because of the way it is placed in your uterus. Unlike your uterine lining, which is tissue that sloughs off during your period, an IUD is a firm object and has two arms that make it fit snugly in your uterus. It it also difficult for it to go through your cervical os (a term for the tip of your cervix, where the IUD strings go through) since the cervical os is pretty closed and too tight for the IUD to go through on its own, wherea

And, what does it mean if they are 99% effective? When looking at the effectiveness of birth control (pills or not), the number you find by the manufacturer is how effective it is when used perfectly (i.e. you take the pills everyday, or for condoms, that you wear the condom correctly and it is not expired or broken). The effectiveness does not depend on brand name but rather the type of birth control pill. For example, progesterone only birth control pills have different eff

There are many different types of birth control, or contraception. From condoms, to the the pill, IUDs (intrauterine devices), and more, different contraceptive methods have different pros and cons. Most importantly, when used correctly, all birth control can help prevent pregnancy when you have sex. Birth control does not cause long term infertility. It stops you from getting pregnant while you are using it and for a little while after, depending on the contraceptive you cho

To get the pill (or the birth control pill) in most places, you must get a prescription from a medical provider, such as a nurse practitioner, a doctor, or a family planning clinic. Some states such as Maryland have recently passed laws that do not require you to see a doctor, but you must still get the pills from a pharmacist. The locations and number of medical providers who can provide the pill will depend on where you live.

First - don't panic! The best thing to do is to first take your missed pill as soon as possible. You can continue to take your remaining pil