Comparison of birth control methods: Difference between revisions

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There are many methods of [[birth control]] (or [[Birth control|contraception]]) that vary in requirements, [[Side effect|side effects]], and [[effectiveness]]. As the technology, education, and awareness about contraception has evolved, new contraception methods have been theorized and put in application. Although no method of birth control is ideal for every user, some methods remain more effective, affordable or intrusive than others. Outlined here are the different types of [[Safe sex|barrier methods]], [[Hormonal contraception|hormonal methods]], various methods including [[spermicide]]s, [[Emergency contraception|emergency contraceptives]], and surgical methods<ref name=":04">{{Cite web|date=2020-08-13|title=Contraception {{!}} Reproductive Health {{!}} CDC|url=https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/contraception/index.htm|access-date=2021-11-18|website=www.cdc.gov|language=en-us}}</ref> and a comparison between them.

While many methods may prevent conception, only [[Condom|male]] and [[Female condom|female condoms]] are effective in order to prevent [[Sexually transmitted infection|sexually transmitted infections]].

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Some choose to get an [[Injection (medicine)|injection]] or a shot in order to prevent [[pregnancy]]. This is an option where a [[Health professional|medical professional]] will inject the hormone [[Progestogen (medication)|progestin]] into a woman's arm or [[buttocks]] every 3 months to prevent pregnancy. The [[failure rate]] is 4%.<ref name=":04"/>

Women can also get an [[Implant (medicine)|implant]] into their upper arm that releases small amounts of [[hormone]]s to prevent [[pregnancy]]. The implant is a thin rod-shaped device that contains the hormone progestin that is inserted into the upper arm and can prevent pregnancy for up to 3 years. The failure rate for this method is 0.1%.<ref name=":04"/>

The patch is another simple option, it is a skin patch containing the hormones progestin and estrogen that is absorbed into the [[Circulatory system|blood stream]] preventing [[pregnancy]]. The patch is typically worn on the lower abdomen and replaced once a week. The failure rate for this is 7%.<ref name=":04"/>

The hormonal vaginal [[Contraceptive vaginal ring|contraceptive ring]] is a ring that contains the hormones [[Progestogen (medication)|progestin]] and [[estrogen]] that a woman inserts into the [[vagina]]. It is replaced once a month and has a failure rate of 7%.<ref name=":04"/>