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What is the possibility of getting pregnant with the pull out method?
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19% Failure rate: As a method of contraception, withdrawal fails about 19% of the time. For comparison, condoms fail 15%, the pill 3-7%, and iuds less than 1%.
Answered 1/16/2014
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Withdrawal: You are most definitely at risk to get pregnant with this method, but no one can tell you a completely accurate numerical risk. This is called the 'withdrawal method' and clinical experience suggests it's no better than 70% effective. Consider your options.
Answered 7/5/2012
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