Tag: Pill break

For typical users, the birth control pill is about 93% effective, with most failures due to inconsistent use, not the pill's mechanism itself. This raises a critical question for many users: **Are you protected on the 7 day break from the pill?** The answer is yes, provided you have used your combination pill correctly during the preceding active pill period and do not extend the break.

With typical use, the birth control pill is about 93% effective at preventing pregnancy [1.8.2]. A common question is: does the pill still work during the break week? The short answer is yes, provided you have taken your active pills correctly and consistently.