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A 18-year-old male asked:
how risky is the withdrawal method compared to improper condom use?
5 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 30 years experience
Both risky: Any activity that allows the possibility of sperm to enter your vagina puts you at risk of pregnancy, and both these scenarios do so. Use condoms properly and do not practice the withdraw method.
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Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 28 years experience
No such science: 30% of coulees who use the withdrawal method become pregnant. I do not know of any science about misusing condoms.
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Dr. Ryan Phasoukanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Both: Both are risky endeavors.
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Withdrawal: The withdrawal method is quite unreliable as small amounts of sperm can be secreted during intercourse. Improper condom use is no better as a birth control method but may give some protection against sexually transmitted disease as opposed to withdrawing.
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Dr. Malina Milananswered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Both : Are terrible ways to prevent pregnancy. Be smart and use birth control the right way. Take care!
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Experts, might someone trust the pill and sponge without a condom or withdrawal?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Dennis Higginbothamanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 30 years experience
Depends: The pill and the sponge together will have less than a 3% failure rate for pregnancy but will offer no protection from std's.
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Australia
A 28-year-old female asked:
How effective is using condom with withdrawal method?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 59 years experience
Very effective: as long as the condom is "secure" and intact!
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