A 29-year-old woman asks whether the male condom is effective against all STIs. What should she be told?...

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A 29-year-old woman asks whether the male condom is effective against all STIs. What should she be told?

Accepted Answer

Condoms significantly reduce the risk of most STIs when used correctly and consistently, but do not provide complete protection against all - infections transmitted by skin-to-skin contact in areas not covered by the condom (e.g. HSV, HPV, syphilis, molluscum) can still be transmitted

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Yes, condoms provide 100% protection against all STIs

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Condoms only protect against HIV

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Condoms have no effect on STI transmission

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Condoms only protect against bacterial STIs

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Condoms Reduce But Not Eliminate All STI Risk

A 29-year-old woman asks whether the male condom is effective against all STIs. What should she be told?