Here’s a brief overview of various contraceptive types and their effectiveness: Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs): Intrauterine Devices (IUDs): Both hormonal and copper IUDs are over 99% effective with both perfect and typical use. Implants: The contraceptive implant is also over 99% effective with both perfect and typical use. Hormonal Methods: The Pill (Combined and Progestin-Only): With perfect use, it's over 99% effective, but with typical use, effectiveness drops to about 91% due to missing pills or taking them at different times. The Patch: Similar to the pill, it's over 99% effective with perfect use and about 91% effective with typical use. The Injectable (Depo-Provera): It's over 99% effective with perfect use but about 94% effective with typical use, primarily because it requires getting an injection every three months. Barrier Methods: Male Condoms: With perfect use, they are 98% effective, but with typical use, effectiveness is about 87%. Female Condoms: These are about 95% effective with perfect use and about 79% effective with typical use. Diaphragms: When used perfectly, including with spermicide, effectiveness is about 94%. With typical use, it drops to about 88%. Emergency Contraception: The effectiveness depends on how soon after unprotected sex it is taken; it can be up to 95% effective if taken within the first 24 hours and decreases thereafter. Fertility Awareness-Based Methods: Effectiveness can vary widely from 76% to 88% with typical use, depending on the method and adherence to the method's guidelines. Sterilization: Tubal Ligation (for women) and Vasectomy (for men): Both are more than 99% effective and are considered permanent. Spermicide Alone: About 72% effective with typical use. #contraceptivemethod #IUD #thering #thepill #effectiveness #birthcontrol #womenshealth #menstruation #periodtime #periodeducation #bessycup