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Birth Control pills are like 99.8% effective if taken properly and condoms are closer to 97%.

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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 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 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.


How effective is the calendar method for tracking fertility and preventing pregnancy?

The calendar method can be effective for tracking fertility and preventing pregnancy when used correctly, but it may not be as reliable as other methods like hormonal birth control or condoms. It relies on predicting ovulation based on past menstrual cycles, which can vary in accuracy. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider to determine the best method for your individual needs.


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.


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 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.


Do spermicide condoms always work?

Spermicide condoms are less effective in preventing pregnancy compared to other methods of contraception. They have a failure rate of around 18% with typical use. To improve effectiveness, using spermicide condoms in combination with another form of birth control, such as hormonal methods, is recommended.


What form of birth control is 100 percent effective at preventing pregnancy?

The only 100% effective way of preventing pregnancy is to avoid having sexual intercourse. No alternate form of birth control is completely reliable.


What birth control methods offer a 90 percent or higher chance of preventing pregnancy?

The birth control pill, if used correctly, has over a 98% chance of preventing pregnancy. Other methods with high efficacy in preventing pregnancy include the Depo-Provera injection as well as birth control implants and IUDs. However, the most effective form of birth control is abstinence.


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.


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.