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About Birth Control
For many women, birth control has numerous benefits such as allowing women more flexibility in family planning options to regulating hormones. However, these benefits are contingent on birth control methods being effective. Many forms of birth control have high rates of effectiveness, however there are some things that can affect the way a particular birth control method works. In some cases, certain factors can even decrease the effectiveness of birth control. Here are the most common reasons that popular birth control methods can fail:
Incorrect Condom Usage
When using condoms as your primary method of birth control, you need to be careful that you are using them correctly. There are various things that can damage a condom and cause it to lose its effectiveness. For example: accidentally ripping them while opening the package, storing them in extreme temperatures, not leaving enough room at the tip, using oil-based lubricants that erode latex, and using expired condoms.
A Lack of Consistency
Certain birth control methods, for example the pill, must be taken consistently to maintain their effectiveness. Forgetting to take a pill or skipping pill here and there will unfortunately make your birth control less likely to work. If you have trouble maintaining a routine, you may want to consider an alternative form of contraception that does not require daily intervention.