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Experts, might someone trust the pill and sponge without a condom or withdrawal?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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.

Answered 8/25/2013

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