The continuation rate of a contraceptive is determined by the percentage of
A)people who continue to use a particular contraceptive after a specified period of time.
B)women who cannot become pregnant once they have stopped using a contraceptive.
C)women who become pregnant while using a contraceptive.
D)women who use more than one method of contraception in one year.

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The continuation rate of a contraceptive measures the percentage of people who continue to use a particular contraceptive after a specified period of time. This takes into account those who may switch to a different method or stop using contraception altogether. Option B is incorrect as it refers to the concept of fertility return after discontinuing contraception, while option C is the opposite of what is desired (the contraceptive's failure rate), and option D is not relevant to the definition of continuation rate.

The Continuation Rate of a Contraceptive Is Determined by the Percentage