How effective are oral contraceptive pills?

How effective are oral contraceptive pills?

If taken properly, the oral contraceptive pill prevents pregnancy in about 99% of women, but since accidents happen and sometimes pills are missed, it is about 91% effective in real life.
 
Oral contraceptive pills do not protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

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