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Comparison of birth control methods

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Chance of pregnancy during first year of use of different contraceptive (birth control) methods

Birth Control Methods Failure Rate
Typical use Perfect use
No birth control 85% 85%
Combination pill 9% 0.30%
Condom (female) 21% 5%
Condom (male) 18% 2%
Copper IUD 0.80% 0.60%
Depo Provera 6% 0.20%
Diaphragm and spermicide 12% 6%
Fertility awareness 24% 0.4 to 5%
Hormonal IUD 0.20% 0.20%
Implant 0.05% 0.05%
Lactational amenorrhea method 0 to 7.5% less than 2%
Patch  9% 0.30%
Progestin-only pill 13% 1.10%
Sterilization (female) 0.50% 0.50%
Sterilization (male) 0.15% 0.10%
Vaginal ring 9% 0.30%
Withdrawal 22% 4%

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