How Effective Is The Withdrawal Method Of Contraception?

Posted on Mon, 29 Sep 2014

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Mon, 29 Sep 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hello doctor....I need an extra knowledge on the withdrawal method of contraception during sex....If a man is very careful and withdraw his pens when he want to "cum" ....can a girl still get pregnant?

Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, she can get pregnant with precum

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..
I understand your concern..

Precum is pre ejaculation which occurs prior to ejaculation. It contains live sperms. So in and around fertile period it is likely to cause pregnancy..

So you need to take an alternative contraceptive. Withdrawal method has a high failure rate..

Hope I have answered your queries. Feel free to ask any doubts.. Good day..

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