Table 1 Effectiveness of contraceptive methods [7]
From: Recent progress in advanced biomaterials for long-acting reversible contraception
Method | Effectiveness | Method | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
Female condoms | 5 | Female sterilization (tubal ligation) | 0.5 |
Standard days method | 5 | Combined oral contraceptives | 0.3 |
TwoDay method | 4 | Progestogen-only pills | 0.3 |
Withdrawal | 4 | Combined contraceptive patch and combined contraceptive vaginal ring | 0.3 |
Male condoms | 2 | Progestogen-only injectables | 0.2 |
Emergency contraception pills | 2 | Implants | 0.1 |
Sympto-thermal method | 1 | Male sterilization (vasectomy) | 0.1 |
Lactational amenorrhea method | 0.9 | Monthly injectables or combined injectable contraceptives | 0.05 |
Intrauterine device (IUD): copper-containing | 0.6 | Basal body temperature method | None |
Intrauterine device (IUD) levonorgestrel | 0.5 | Calendar method or rhythm method | None |