here is no “best” method of birth control. Each method has its pros and cons.The answer to that question depends on your definition of "best." Your choice of birth control depends on factors such as your health, how often you engage in sexual activity, number of partners, and whether you want children in the future. No contraceptive method is 100 percent effective against pregnancy or disease. The only 100 percent effective guarantee is abstinence (not having intercourse).
The only method of birth control that can prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV is the condom and even condoms are not 100 percent effective against STDs. Contraception effectiveness rates for preventing pregnancy vary greatly depending on the method used.
All women and men can have control over when, and if, they become parents. Making choices about birth control, or contraception, isn’t easy. There are many things to think about. To get started, learn about birth control methods you or your partner can use to prevent pregnancy. You can also talk with your doctor about the choices.
Before choosing a birth control method, think about:
Your overall health How often you have sex The number of sex partners you have If you want to have children someday How well each method works to prevent pregnancy Possible side effects Your comfort level with using the method
Keep in mind, even the most effective birth control methods can fail. But your chances of getting pregnant are lowest if the method you choose always is used correctly and every time you have sex.
Check out the following chart:
Male Sterilization
0.15%
0.1%
Female Sterilization
0.5%
0.5%
Hormonal Methods:
Implant (Norplant)
0.09%
0.09%
Hormone Shot (Depo Provera)
0.3%
0.3%
Combined Pill (Estrogen/Progestin)
5%
0.5%
Minipill (Pregestin only)
5%
0.5%
Intrauterine Devises (IUDs):
Copper T
0.8%
0.6%
Progesterone T
2%
1.5%
Barrier Methods:
Male Latex Condom (1)
14%
3%
Diaphragm (2)
20%
6%
Vaginal Sponge (no prev. births) (3)
20%
9%
Vaginal Sponge (previous births) (3)
40%
20%
Cervical Cap (no prev. births) (2)
20%
9%
Cervical Cap (previous births)
40%
26%
Female Condom
21%
5%
Spermacide:
(gel, foam, suppository, film)
26%
6%
Natural Methods:
Withdrawal
19%
4%
Natural Family Planning(calendar, temperature,cervical mucus)
25%
1-9%
No Method:
85%
85%
(1) without spermacide, (2) with spermacide, (3) contains spermacide
Data adapted from: R. Hatcher, J. Trussell, F. Stewart, et al., Contraceptive Technology, 17th Revised edition, New York, NY: Irvington Publishers Inc. (in press). Table prepared by FDA: 5/13/97
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