| Consensus-based statement 3.S10 | |
|---|---|
| Expert consensus | Level of consensus +++ |
| When condoms are used correctly and consistently (perfect use), they have a high contraceptive efficacy of 98%. When condoms are used inconsistently/incorrectly (typical use), the failure rate may be as high as 13%. The data on the contraceptive reliability of non-latex condoms compared to latex condoms is inconsistent. | |
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