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Always worried. use male condoms,pull out method,&have been on bcp for 8 months.check condoms w/water.none have ever leaked/broke when filled.am i ok?

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Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

BCP main protection: Your main protection against pregnancy are your BCPs. Oral contraceptives are 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. Condom use is an important barrier in preventing pregnancy and STDs. Pull out method is unnecessary.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 8/1/2017

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A member asked:

Always worried. use male condoms,pull out method,&have been on bcp for 8 months.check condoms w/water.none have ever leaked/broke when filled.am i ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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