Getting Pregnant While On the Pill

It is extremely rare for the average woman to get pregnant while on the pill although there is research to suggest that the chance of getting pregnant while on the pill increases for women who are overweight or obese.

For women who aren't overweight most fall in to the 99% figure of the usual statistics for the chances of getting pregnant while on the pill. It must be understood that this means the likelihood is very little indeed.

If you are concerned about getting pregnant while on the pill it is recommended that you also practice other methods of birth control at the same time, such as using condoms as well as taking the pill. This also reduces the possibility of infections which is especially important if you are having sex with strangers and are not in a long term relationship where you have both being tested for diseases.

Unfortunately some women do get pregnant while taking the pill and if you are one of these women you are no doubt facing both surprised joy and elation or it was a complete and unexpected nightmare when you found out about your pregnancy.