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Are condoms an effective birth control when used as the sole contraceptive?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not 100%: With proper application technique & consistent (100%) use of condoms for each episode of vaginal intercourse there is a 2%/ year pregnancy rate. With an average degree of compliance there is a 15%/ year pregnancy rate.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/11/2013

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