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Withdrawal birth control method
By Mayo Clinic staffWithdrawal, formally known as coitus interruptus, is the pseudo-contraceptive practice in which a man removes his penis from a woman's vagina and away from her external genitalia before ejaculating. This method attempts to prevent sperm from entering a woman's vagina.
Effectiveness rate. Sperm are often released before ejaculation, rendering the technique ineffective. The typical effectiveness rate is 73 percent, so about 27 out of 100 women relying on this method will get pregnant.
Cost and availability. The withdrawal method costs nothing, requires no devices and is available in any situation. But it's not an effective birth control option when used without a backup means of contraception.
Withdrawal: Pros and cons Sterilization: Pros and cons
