How effective is each method?
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Most effective methods
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greater than 99% effective
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| contraceptive implant |
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| intrauterine devices |
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| surgical sterilization |
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| contraceptive injection |
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| the pill |
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| the ring |
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| condoms |
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| diaphragm |
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spermicides
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| withdrawal |
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Least effective methods
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less than 70% effective
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no birth control
85% of couples using NO birth control and having sex on a regular basis
will get pregnant in one year's time
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