Which of the following best describes coitus interruptus?

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The ovum and sperms are prevented from physically meeting with the help of barriers.

The male partner ejaculates semen that is devoid of sperm.

The couples abstain from coitus from day 10 to 17 of the menstrual cycle.

The male partner withdraws his penis from the vagina just before ejaculation.

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Coitus interruptus, also known as the ‘withdrawal method’, is a type of contraception in which the male withdraws penis from the vagina before ejaculation. It is not a reliable method of contraception, as it depends on the man’s ability to accurately predict when he is about to ejaculate and to withdraw in time. Sperm in the pre-ejaculate can also cause pregnancy. The failure of coitus interruptus as a method of contraception is around 20%.

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