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How effective are non-spermicide condoms at preventing pregnancy?
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∙ 15y ago
They work great. People relied on them for many years. The spermicide condoms are fairly new.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
What is the difference between birth control and contraceptives?
Birth control is a type of contraception (means for preventing pregnancy). Other types include condoms, spermicide, IUDs, etc.
Is it safe just to use birth control without condoms?
Are you talking about pills here? If you are, pills (used correctly) will prevent pregnancy 99 times out of a hundred. Condoms will prevent pregnancy about 93 times out of a hundred. BUT, condoms also help prevent infection.
Do your wife and you have to use condoms during the period week of her pill?
No method of birth control is 100% effective, including condoms. Of every 100 couples who use condoms correctly and consistently, only two will experience a pregnancy. The pill is 99% effective if used exactly as prescribed and a day is never missed.
