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Is it effective to use condoms in sex? will it prevent pregnancy?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Condoms: are a recognized effective method of preventing conception but "accidents" (leakage etc) is a remote possibility thus for more complete "coverage" Birth Control Pills are usually the method"of choice" My Opinion Only Hope it helps!' Dr Z

Answered 4/2/2016

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