Comparison of birth control methods
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This table contains a comparison of various common birth control methods and their risks involved according to various studies.
| Birth control method | Type | Typical pregnancy rate (%) | Lowest expected pregnancy rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male sterilization | Sterilization | 0.15 | 0.1 |
| Female sterilization | Sterilization | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Implant (Norplant) | Hormonal | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| Hormone shot (Depo-Provera) | Hormonal | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Combined pill (estrogen/progestin) | Hormonal | 5 | 0.1 |
| Minipill (progestin only) | Hormonal | 5 | 0.5 |
| Copper T | Intrauterine device | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Progesterone T | Intrauterine device | 2 | 1.5 |
| Male latex condom (no spermicide) | Barrier | 14 | 3 |
| Diaphragm (with spermicide) | Barrier | 20 | 6 |
| Vaginal sponge and spermicide (no births) | Barrier | 20 | 9 |
| Vaginal sponge and spermicide (previous births) | Barrier | 40 | 20 |
| Cervical cap and spermicide (no births) | Barrier | 20 | 9 |
| Cervical cap and spermicide (previous births) | Barrier | 40 | 26 |
| Female condom | Barrier | 21 | 5 |
| Gel / foam / suppository / film | Spermicide | 26 | 6 |
| Withdrawal (coitus interruptus) | Natural | 19 | 4 |
| Family planning (calendar, temperature, cervical mucus) |
Natural | 25 | 1-9 |
| None (regular intercourse) | N/A | 85 | 85 |
References
- R.A. Hatcher, J. Trussell, F. Stewart, et al., Contraceptive Technology, 17th Revised edition, New York, NY: Irvington Publishers Inc.