The Failure rate of male condom is:: (A) 0.50%, (B) 2-18%, (C) 2-4%, (D) 18-28%
Answer is B. Condoms are barrier method of contraception. Total condom failure rates (breakage and slippage rate combined) can range from 2 to 18 % Contraceptive efficacy of the male condom is enhanced appreciably by areservoir tip and by the addition of a spermicide. Such agents, as well asthose used for lubrication, should be water-based because oil-based productsdegrade latex condoms and diaphragms.