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Did you know that unintended pregnancies account for nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States? If the time isn't right for you to get pregnant, you can rest assured that there are many options for sexually active women who aren't ready for or don't wish to have children.
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Medical Reviewer: Pierce-Smith, Daphne RN, MSN, CCRC, FNP
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Answer: D. Spermicide alone is only about 71 to 82 percent effective in pregnancy prevention, compared with 85 to 98 percent effectiveness with a male condom, 92 to 99 percent effectiveness with the skin patch, and more than 99 percent effectiveness with an IUD.
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