purple bars | |
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Implant | 99.95 |
Vasectomy | 99.85 |
Hysteroscopic Sterilization | 99.5 |
Intrauterine Device | 99.4 |
Injectable | 94 |
Pill | 91 |
Patch | 91 |
Ring | 91 |
Diaphragm | 88 |
Male Condom | 82 |
Femal Condom | 79 |
Withdrawal | 78 |
Sponge | 76 |
Fertility-Awareness Based Methods | 76 |
Spermicide | 72 |
% of women who didn't experience an unintended pregnancy
Sources:
cdc.gov
The most effective method of birth control is the implant, with only 5 out of 10,000 women experiencing an unintended pregnancy within the first year of typical use.