Benefits

Type of How it Works Effectiveness Benefits Instruction for Use other than
Contraceptive Contracepti
Method: on
Birth Control Pills: Alters Natural Theoretically 99- Low cost, easily Taken daily after menstrual None
contains synthetic ovulation cycle 199 percent , but available and cycle begins
oestrogen women have controlled by the
conceived on the woman
pill
Birth Control Given by the doctor None
Injection: given in the
first days of
menstruation and
then every 2-3
months
Withdrawal : removal Prevents the Theoretically 85 No cost under the Dependent on the man none
of the penis from the semen from going percent but in control of the man
vagina before to vagina reality 70 percent and the woman
ejaculation involved
Intrauterine Device Inserted inside Theoretically 95-98 Long lasting ang Inserted by the doctor in None
IUD the uterus bh percent relatively the first few days of
doctor inexpensive menstruation : should be
examine every few months
Male Condom: rubber Rolled over the 80-85 percent Low cost easily Do not use with oil- Can be effective
stretch that fits over penis accessible and based lubricants such in prevention of
the penis reduces risk of as cream and lotions STI’sand HIV
STD’s, STI’s AIDS
Implantable Hormone Continuous Not known Continuous birth Implant of capsule in None
Device: continuous release of control for five the upper arm, done by
release of hormone hormones years the doctor
Calendar Method: Allows the Theoretically 85 No cost under the Woman must keep None
woman predicts the woman to keep percent but in control of the track with the help of a
day of ovulation by track of “safe” reality about 60 woman calendar
keeping a calendar of days for sex percent
the length of each
menstrual cycle
Sterilization: vasectomy Passageway for Theoretically 100 Highly effective, Doctor performs an None
for males and tubal the sperm or the percent, but permanent and operation
ligation for females egg is surgically expectations have onetime expense
tied been known to
take place