Insights in reproductive health research and practice from CompassCare's medical team.
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A woman tends to choose birth control based on what she considers to be the most convenient and effective method for her. However, it’s important to weigh carefully the risks and side effects of each method. Contraceptives were used during the month of conception in 48% of unintended pregnancies. Male Condom: 82-98% effective at preventing […]
Despite the advocacy of condom use to reduce your risk of acquiring an STD, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states, “there’s no absolute guarantee even when you use a condom”. Even the CDC does not embrace the term safe sex, calling it “less risky” sex instead.1 What they also fail to mention is what […]