Information about contraception methods and effectiveness

Comparing effectiveness of family planning methods

More

effective

Less than 1 pregnancy per 100 women in 1 year

  • Implants
  • IUD
  • Female Sterilization
  • Vasectomy

Effective

  • Injectables
  • LAM
  • Pills
  • Patch
  • Vaginal Ring

Moderately

effective

  • Male Condoms
  • Diaphragms
  • Female Condoms
  • Fertility Awareness Methods

Less

effective

About 30 pregnancies per 100 women in 1 year

  • Withdrawal
  • Spermicides