| Hormonal IUD | Copper IUD | Birth control pills used "correctly" | Birth control pills as used in real life | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Chance of Getting Pregnant | 0.2 | 0.8 | 1 | 9 |
Sources:
cdc.gov
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| Hormonal IUD | Copper IUD | Birth control pills used "correctly" | Birth control pills as used in real life | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Chance of Getting Pregnant | 0.2 | 0.8 | 1 | 9 |
Here's a scary stat: birth control pills have a 9 percent failure rate as they're typically used. While 99 percent effective if taken every day at right around the same time, many women often miss a pill or get lax about the timing. Compare that to IUDs which, with no human error after implantation, are more than 99 percent effective.