| Sterilization | >99% | No | - Backup birth control may be required following procedure until confirmation of effectiveness
- No other action required after surgery
| No, but will need to see a surgeon. | No |
| IUD | >99% | Yes | - Inserted in uterus
- Lasts 3-5 years
| Yes, Insertion must be done by a healthcare professional | No |
| Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive | >99% | No | - Inserted in uterus
- Lasts up to 10 years
| Yes, Insertion must be done by a healthcare professional | No |
| Implant | >99% | Yes | - Implanted under skin of arm
- Lasts up to 3 years
- No additional action required
Yes, Insertion must be done by a healthcare professional | No |
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| Injectable | 91-94% | Yes | Injected every 3 months | Yes | No |
| Pills | 91-94% | Yes | One pill taken at the same time daily. | Yes | No |
| Patch | 91-94% | Yes | Applied to skin and changed weekly. | Yes | No |
| Ring | 91-94% | Yes | Inserted monthly and left in place for 21 - 28 days. | Yes | No |
| Diaphragm | 78-88% | No | Inserted prior to sex and left in place for 6 hours afterwards. | Yes, must be fitted | No |
| Condom (Male) | 78-88% | No | New condom worn by male partner every time during sex. | No | Yes (Latex or Synthetic only) |
| Withdrawal | 78-88% | N/A | Partner withdraws before ejaculation | No | No |
| Spermicide | 78-88% | No | Applied every time prior to sex. | No | No |
| Periodic Abstinence | 25% | N/A | Abstaining or using condoms on fertile days | No | No |
| Chance | 15% | N/A | No Birth Control | No | No |
