What causes unplanned pregnancy?
Unplanned pregnancy remains an issue that can occur to women of all ages, not just teenagers. It also includes women who are not ready economically, health-wise, or mentally. The main causes of unplanned pregnancy include:
- Contraceptive failure such as forgetting to take birth control pills, using condoms incorrectly, or condom breakage
- Misunderstanding about pregnancy prevention methods such as using “withdrawal” or “safe days” which are not actually effective methods of preventing pregnancy
- Lack of sex education not receiving accurate information about contraception
- Social and family pressure such as not having the right to decide on using contraception or being unable to refuse sexual intercourse
- Being forced or unprepared for sexual intercourse such as in cases of rape or being in a relationship where one lacks decision-making power
Effective ways to prevent unplanned pregnancy
- Use effective contraceptive methods such as condoms, birth control pills, implants, or IUDs
- Access accurate sexual health information by learning about sex education and pregnancy prevention from reliable sources
- Have open conversations with your partner about using safe prevention methods
- Seek advice from experts if unsure about the appropriate contraceptive methods
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