Comparison of birth control methods: Difference between revisions

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[[Oral contraceptive pill|Oral contraceptives]] are another option, these are commonly known as '[[Combined oral contraceptive pill|the pill]]'. These must be taken at the same time every day in order to be the most effective. There are two different options, there is a [[Combined oral contraceptive pill|combined pill]] that contains both of the hormones [[estrogen]] and [[Progestogen (medication)|progestin]], and a progestin-only pill. The failure rate of each of these oral contraceptives is 7%.<ref name="cdc-2020" />

Some choose to get an [[ContraceptiveInjection implant(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="cdc-2020" />

Women can also get an [[ImplantContraceptive (medicine)implant|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="cdc-2020" />

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="cdc-2020" />