Regardless of what method of contraception you use, it is always best that you remember that the effectiveness of birth control is not always absolute. Pills are not always 100% guaranteed to prevent pregnancy and people are slowly becoming more aware of the fact that condoms are only 80% effective. However, it should be noted that the effectiveness of birth control is not independent of other factors in the body, such as the natural biochemistry of the body or any other things that might be floating around in your body. Other factors that don’t even involve the internal workings of the body and whatever is floating around in it can also have an effect. As such, there are a few factors that everyone taking contraceptives should keep in mind when using them.
One of the factors that can change the effectiveness of birth control can be timing. Birth control pills are best taken on a regular schedule, as if they were prescribed medication. Sticking to a certain rhythm with your birth control pills can help in maintaining their ability to prevent pregnancy, particularly if the pill only works on progestin. Most people don’t realize this and will take the pill...