Why is it "accidents" happen?

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We all hear about women who accidentally get pregnant all the time... But considering the slim(ish) chances of it happening, how is it they occur? Coincidence? Luck? Thoughts?

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I ask myself the same question. In this day & age I think if people were honest it's more of an "accidentally on purpose" or "accidently because I didn't bother to prevent it" 90% of the time.

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Many things can cause birth control failure. Taking antibiotics, not taking the pill at the same time every day, accidentally missing 1 or more doses, etc can all cause oral contraceptives to fail.  Condoms can break or leak (if they are out of date or not stored properly). Many people are not aware of these complications due to poor education and information, and can therefore become pregnant regardless of their best intentions. The most effective form of birth control is the IUD, which is now available for women who both have and have not had children.

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J got pregnant by accident with my son 6 years ago when I was on BCP & penicillin. No one ever told me that it wouldn't make my BCP not work. Even my dr who prescribed both items to me didn't tell me and she's a wonderful dr! And the pharmacist didn't tell me either.
​So that's how it happened with me.

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Even if I did get pregnant with my boyfriend of two years, I would never admit that it was an accident, to me that's trashy. You don't want your child to grow up and have someone say that to him or her someday. It's not really any of anyone else's business weither or not your baby was planned.

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My siblings and I were all accidents. My older brother and younger sister were from my parents trying to do the calendar method (mind you this was before cell phones and smart phones and apps) and I was the result of a heat of the moment failure to remember the diaphragm... Accidents can happen, but I would think they are less common now than back in my parents day!

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My "accident" happened while I was taking the pill. I was put on a medication temporarily and waa laa along came my son

Why is it "accidents" happen?

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