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Couples who are not ready to have children or do not want to have more children need to use contraceptives to prevent pregnancy. Birth control pills are usually the easiest option and can be effective in preventing pregnancy. But if women forget to drink it, then this method is not effective. Condoms can be an effective way to prevent pregnancy. However, if a man forgets to use a condom or does not use it properly this method is also ineffective.
For every 100 couples using each type of contraception, the following chart shows how many couples became pregnant in a year.
- The contraceptive method is considered truly effective if neither partner becomes pregnant while using this method.
- Very effective means that between 1 and 2 in 100 couples become pregnant while using the method.
- Effective means 2 to 12 out of 100 couples become pregnant while using the method.
- Moderately effective means that 13 to 20 out of 100 couples become pregnant while using the method.
- Less effective means 21 to 40 out of 100 couples become pregnant while using the method.
- And ineffective means that more than 40 out of 100 couples become pregnant while using this method.
Contraceptive method: Comparison Chart
| Contraceptive Method | Number of Couples Using this Method Who Will Get Pregnant in a Year? | How Effective Is This Method? | Protects from Gender Diseases? |
| Consistently abstain from sex | There is no | Really effective | Yes |
| Birth control patch (KB patch) | 8 out of 100 | Effective | Not |
| Family planning pills | 8 out of 100 | Effective | Not |
| Vaginal ring | 8 out of 100 | Effective | Not |
| Female condom | 21 out of 100 | Less effective | Yes |
| Male condom | 18 out of 100 | Effective enough | Yes |
| KB injection | 3 out of 100 | Effective | Not |
| Diaphragm | 16 out of 100 | Effective enough | Not |
| Emergency contraception | 11 out of 100 | Very effective | Not |
| IUD | Less than 1: 100 | Very effective | Not |
| Calculating calendars | 25 out of 100 | Less effective | Not |
| Spermicide | 29 out of 100 | Less effective | Not |
| Ejaculate outside | 27 out of 100 | Less effective | Not |
| Don't use any method | 85 out of 100 | Ineffective | Not |
Choosing a contraceptive method based on how well it performs is very important, but there are other things to keep in mind when choosing a form of contraception. This includes:
- How easy is it to use the contraceptive method
- How much money is needed for this contraceptive method
- Whether a person's health condition or drug use will affect the work of a particular contraceptive method.
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