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manmal
5192 days ago
I doubt that a contraceptive with 5% effectiveness would make it this far in trials. Even "pulling out" is more effective than 5%.
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rdl
5192 days ago
Also, contraceptive success is usually annualized, like with correct condom use, pregnancy happens less than 3 percent per year. I assume there is a standardized level of sexual activity for that, too.
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kiiski
5192 days ago
I think he was talking about HIV.
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