Withdrawal (Coitus Interruptus)

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Withdrawal

(Coitus Interruptus)

Withdrawal
A traditional method of family planning in which the man
completely removes his penis from the womans vagina before he
ejaculates

Sperm do not enter the vagina and fertilization is prevented

Withdrawal: Contraceptive Benefits

Effective immediately

Does not affect breastfeeding

Can be used as backup to other methods

No method-related health risks

Always available

No cost involved

Withdrawal: Noncontraceptive Benefits

Promotes male involvement in family planning

Possible closer relationship for couple

Withdrawal: Limitations

Effectiveness depends on willingness of couple to use method


with every act of intercourse (4191 pregnancies per 100
women during the first year of use)

Effectiveness may be further decreased by sperm from a


recent (< 24 hours) ejaculation remaining in the penis (urethra)

May diminish sexual pleasure

Does not protect against STDs (e.g., HBV, HIV/AIDS)

Trussell et al 1998.

Who Can Use Withdrawal


Men/couples:

Who wish to participate actively in family planning

With religious or philosophical reasons for not using other


methods

Who need contraception immediately

Who need a temporary method while awaiting another method

Who need a backup method

Who have intercourse infrequently

Withdrawal: Who May Require


Additional Counseling
Men who:

Experience premature ejaculation

Have difficulty withdrawing the penis from the vagina prior to


ejaculation

Have other physical or psychological conditions that may


affect timely withdrawal

Withdrawal: Who May Require


Additional Counseling

Women whose age, parity or health problems make pregnancy


a high risk

Women whose partner will not cooperate

Couples with poor communication or problems in their


relationship

Couples in which either partner has more than one sexual


partner

Withdrawal: Client Instructions

To enhance cooperation and avoid misunderstanding, before


intercourse the couple should discuss their intention to use
withdrawal.

Before intercourse, the man should urinate and wipe off the tip
of the penis to remove any remaining sperm for a prior
ejaculation.

When he feels he is about to ejaculate, the man should


withdraw his penis from his partners vagina, making sure the
ejaculation occurs away from his partners genitalia. (The
woman can help by moving away at this time.)

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