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