Know before, prevent it! Why does unplanned pregnancy still occur?
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 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 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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