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- Contraceptive Methods (English) (script)
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Perfect use refers to effective rates for those whose use is consistent and always correct.
Typical use refers to effective rates for those who do not consistently or always correctly use their birth control. These rates usually apply to the average person as it is sometimes difficult to always and reliably use birth control the correct way.