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Other Causes of Unintended Pregnancy

 

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1.Which of the following are other reasons that people get pregnant unintentionally?
History of infertility with lack of good contraceptive method
Condom broke
Timed intercourse for contraception
Withdrawal method for contraception
Continuous breastfeeding for contraception
Involuntary sex

 

People commonly worry about condoms breaking as a cause of unintended pregnancy.  To better prevent this from occuring, condom manufacturers advise that condoms be kept in a cool, dry place since storing them in heat (such as a glove compartment or wallet) can cause them to become brittle and tear [1]

 

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1. Trojan Brand Condoms. Health Info Centre Directory [homepage on the internet] Church and Dwight Co; [Cited 2007 April 26]. Available from: http://www.trojancondoms.com/default.aspx?jumpFrame=health_center

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