Comparing Effectiveness of Family Planning Methods
| More Effective About 1 pregnancy per 100 women in one year |
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Implants, IUD, female sterilization: After procedure, little or nothing to do or remember Vasectomy: Use another method for first 3 months |
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Injectables: Get repeat injections on time Lactational Amenorrhea (for 6 months): Breastfeed often, day and night Pills: Take a pill each day Patch, ring: Keep in place, change on time |
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Male condoms, diaphragm: Use correctly every time you have sex Fertility awareness methods: Abstain or use condoms on fertile days. Newer methods (Standard Days Method and Two Day Method) may be easier to use. |
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Female condoms, withdrawal, spermicides: Use correctly every time you have sex |
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| Less Effective About 20 pregnancies per 100 women in one year |