I fell pregnant whilst on the pill with my son.

Me too with my son, but was on a very strict diet at the time too, it effects the pill

I think if you have a stomach upset or are sick this can affect it too

Are we going to have some happy news Gems

ohhh gems let us know gal.
i never fell preg on the pill, i was one of the daft ones that tried to catch.

Hi its quite possible to fall pregnant on the pill, even if you don't forget to take it, there are other factors which could impair the effectiveness of the pill, i'e' certain anti-biotics if you have had a tummy upset or diarhea.

Hope all is well x

that was me as well Leo ask me now why and i couldnt tell you (i love them really)

Thanks everyone for the advice, tips

Here are the most recent stats.

Combined (Oestrogen/progesterone) pill - Failure rate Less than 1% if used properly.
Progesterone only pill (Minipill) - Failure rate About 2%.
Depot Injection - Failure rate About 2%.
Hormone Implants - Failure rate About 2%.
Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) - Failure rate With the newer coils the failure rate is about 1 %.
Hormone coils - Less than 1%.
Contraceptive sponge - Failure rate About 3-5%.
Contraceptive ring - Failure rate About 2%.
Diaphragm with or without spermicide - Failure rate About 3%.
Cervical cap - Failure rate About 3%.
Sheath male and female - Failure rate 3%-4% in motivated users.

As mentioned above, absorption of the oral contraceptive is reduced by an illness, causing vomiting or diarrhoea - you may have thrown up your pill or it may not have been absorbed. Antibiotics may interfere with the absorption and metabolism of the pill. Once ovulation has commenced it cannot be stopped by the rest of the pills.

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OMG......... Fred that has just brightened my day up ........... Just like a man!!!!! :smt043 :smt043 :smt043 :smt043