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WORRIED! BC AND CONDOMS

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AshleyB11
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WORRIED! BC AND CONDOMS

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So I've been on yaz for 5 years now. My boyfriend and I have been having sex making sure to use a condom every time. I'm wondering how reliable this method is at preventing pregnancy? I'm very consistant with taking my pills. I'm also wondering if you can build a tolerance to your BC after taking it for so long? I really can't afford to get pregnant right now!!
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Re: WORRIED! BC AND CONDOMS

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Using condoms and hormonal birth control (like the pill) together is about as protected as you can get. You can see the effectiveness rates for various combinations of methods here: The Buddy System: Effectiveness Rates for Backing Up Your Birth Control With a Second Method

Developing a "tolerance" for BC over time isn't something that happens. We have some pieces explaining how the pill works and what decreases effectiveness that might help you out:
Three questions about taking the birth control pill (and plenty of answers)
How do birth control pills really work, even during the placebo period?
Have a Little Faith in BC
"Where there is power, there is resistance." -Michel Foucault
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