Compare birth control methods
The IUS
99% effective
The small, flexible
T-shape
Use 3-6 years
Releases progestin hormone mainly in the womb; does not contain estrogen
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The IUD
99% effective
AKA the copper coil
Use 3-10 years
No hormones; releases copper acting mainly in the womb
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The Implant
99% effective
The skin-deep method
Use 3 years
Releases progestin hormone throughout the entire body
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Spermicide
72% effective
The spread-on solution
Use before sex
No hormones, but does contain chemicals
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The Sponge
76% effective
The foamy cover
Use before sex
No hormones; releases spermicide which contains chemicals
LEARN MORE The IUS
99% effective
The small, flexible
T-shape
Use 3-6 years
Periods can become less frequent, lighter, less painful
LEARN MORE The Implant
99% effective
The skin-deep method
Use 3 years
Periods can become less frequent, lighter, less painful
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The Injection
94% effective
The birth control shot
Use 1-3 months
Periods become lighter, less frequent and less painful
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The Patch
91% effective
The sticky one
Use weekly
Periods become lighter, less frequent and less painful
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The Ring
91% effective
The vaginal all-rounder
Use for 3 weeks
Periods become lighter, less frequent and less painful
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The Pill
91% effective
The daily tablet
Use daily
Periods become lighter, less frequent and less painful
LEARN MORE The IUS
99% effective
The small, flexible
T-shape
Use 3-6 years
Once placed, the possibility for error is very low
LEARN MORE The IUD
99% effective
AKA the copper coil
Use 3-10 years
Once placed, the possibility for error is very low
LEARN MORE The Implant
99% effective
The skin-deep method
Use 3 years
Once placed, the possibility for error is very low
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Female sterilization
99%+ effective
Tubal ligation
Permanent
Once the procedure is done, it’s done
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Male sterilization
99%+ effective
Vasectomy
Permanent
Once the procedure is done, it’s done
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Female Condoms
79% effective
The internal condom
Use before sex
Helps protect against STIs
LEARN MORE The IUS
99% effective
The small, flexible
T-shape
Use 3-6 years
Your doctor or nurse places or removes it
LEARN MORE The IUD
99% effective
AKA the copper coil
Use 3-10 years
Your doctor or nurse places or removes it
LEARN MORE The Implant
99% effective
The skin-deep method
Use 3 years
Your doctor or nurse places or removes it
LEARN MORE The Injection
94% effective
The birth control shot
Use 1-3 months
Your doctor or nurse administers it
LEARN MORE The Patch
91% effective
The sticky one
Use weekly
Self-administered, but requires prescription
LEARN MORE The Ring
91% effective
The vaginal all-rounder
Use for 3 weeks
Self-administered, but requires prescription
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91% effective
The daily tablet
Use daily
Self-administered, but requires prescription
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The Diaphragm
88% effective
The soft latex cup
Use before sex
Initial fitting is carried out by your doctor or nurse
LEARN MORE Female sterilization
99%+ effective
Tubal ligation
Permanent
Involves a physical examination and surgery by a qualified healthcare professional
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99%+ effective
Vasectomy
Permanent
Involves a physical examination and surgery by a qualified healthcare professional
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