Contraception

What are the chances of getting pregnant when using condoms as well as the pull-out method?

The pull-out method or withdrawal is when the male removes the penis from the female’s vagina before ejaculating so that the sperm does not reach the vagina. If it is used perfectly, this method can be 96% effective. However, using this method perfectly is more challenging than it may sound. In fact, when looking at individuals in real life, it is only 78% effective. 

On the other hand, condoms are 98% effective when they are used correctly. But like the pull-out method, they are not always used correctly and are actually 87% effective. 

Using a combination of methods is highly recommended since they would reduce the chance of unwanted pregnancy. Hence, using both condoms and the pull-out method gives you a very low chance of getting pregnant. However, it is important to note that no contraceptive method is 100% effective, and hence pregnancy is always a possibility when one is sexually active.

REFERENCES

Langmaid, S. (2022). Pull Out Method (Withdrawal). WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/pull-out-withdrawal#:~:text=Pulling%20out%20isn't%20a,when%20used%20correctly%20every%20time.

Planned Parenthood. (2022). How effective is pulling out? Planned Parenthood. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/withdrawal-pull-out-method/how-effective-is-withdrawal-method-pulling-out

Planned Parenthood. (2022). How effective are condoms? Planned Parenthood. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/condom/how-effective-are-condoms