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Why is the withdrawal method not recommended to prevent pregnancy?
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Answered 2/3/2015
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High failure rate: Of 100 typical couples relying on withdrawal to prevent pregnancy, after 1 year, 22 will have gotten pregnant. With perfect use, the failure rate is closer to 4/100. Withdrawal is also difficult to practice consistently and perfectly.
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