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According to the UK National Health Service condoms are 98% effective at preventing pregnancy if used properly.
Specifically, two in every hundred women using condoms as a contraceptive method will become pregnant in a single year. But the failure rate for "typical use" of condoms is about 10-18%.
The NHS recommend that an alternative method of contraception (e.g. Birth Control pill) be used as well as a condom to minimize the risk of unwanted pregnancy in the event that a condom fails. In addition, couples using condoms as the only method of birth control should be sure to have emergency contraception on hand in case they didn't use a condom or the condom breaks.
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What percentage of male condoms are purchased by women?
About twenty five percent of the male condoms are usually purchased by women. This is one of the most use contraceptive in the world.
Why is 70 percent alcohol more effective?
The question cannot be answered because it does not specify:more effective than what, andmore effective at doing what.
What does on vertical line in the results window of a pregnancy test mean?
if you have only 1 line after taking your home pregnancy test it mean that you are NOT pregnant, and if there are 2 lines on your home pregnancy test, then you are pregnant but should go to a docotor to confirm it.
If you took a pregnancy test and it said positive but you still have you period and cramps what does that mean?
Well, since there's really no false positive tests, if your cramping and bleeding either like a normal cycle or moreso then it might be that your body is trying to reject the pregnancy and you may be miscarrying (it's what happened in my first pregnancy as well as with my SIL's ectopic pregnancy). I would see a doctor right away just to be safe.
What is an example of a qualitative immunoassay?
an immunoassay test for pregnancy
Are Condoms are 100 percent effective in preventing STD and pregnancy?
Unless they break during intercourse.
Condoms made from natural materials such as Lamb intestine have not been proven effective in preventing HIV transmission?
They are not very effective in preventing HIV transmission. They are probably better than nothing, but lamb skin condoms have microscopic holes in them - the holes are small enough so that sperm cannot pass through, but STDs and HIV are still a risk.
How effective are hormones in preventing pregnancy?
The purpose of these hormones is to prevent pregnancy; they are about 99% effective in achieving this goal.
What are the safest most reliable and cost effective birth control for individuals without insurance?
A combination of condoms and a diaphragm are reliable and cost effective for college age students. Used together they are very effective at preventing both pregnancy and the spread of STD's.
Is withdrawal an effective way of birth control?
No. Male pre-ejaculate can contain sperm and cause pregnancy. If you are concerned about preventing pregnancy I recommend you use other methods (birth control pills, condoms, etc) instead of the withdrawl method.
What is the best non pharmaceutical birth control?
Latex male condoms can be up to 99% effective at preventing pregnancy when used correctly. Check out www.plannedparenthood.org for a comprehensive look at how to use them and why they're more effective than other OTC methods.
Who is the manufacturer of Trojan condoms?
Trojan makes Trojan condoms. They are great for preventing pregnancies. For full effectiveness use a pregnancy pill along with the condoms, though this isn't 100% safe.
What is the percent of condoms preventing pregnancy?
If used correctly, couples that rely on male condoms alone have a 85% Success rate. Meaning 15/100 couples who use male condoms only will have an accidental baby. Female condoms are a little less unreliable with a 79% Success Rate. 21/100 couples will have a unintentional pregnancy. The "reliability" figures used for contraceptive methods refer to pregnancies in a year - 85% reliability means that in one year, 15% of women who use the specified method will get pregnant.
Is birth control effective at preventing pregnancy?
it is effective to a point..but not always. you can still get pregnant using birth control. its a big preventor of pregnancy but its still possible to get pregnant.
What options exists for AIDS prevention?
AIDs is a sexually transmitted disease that can be easily prevented with the right protection. Abstinence, having absolutely no sexual intercourse, is 100% effective in preventing AIDs. Condoms are effective in preventing AIDs as long as they do not break.
Does washing with hot water kills sperms from vagina?
That is not a safe or effective method of preventing pregnancy.
How can males help prevent teen pregnancy?
Preventing pregnancy is the same at all points in life. There are a number of birth control options. It is important to talk to your partner about the best options before having sex. Condoms are the birth control method that is easiest to get, effective, and will also protect against sexually transmitted diseases.
