CONTRACEPTION AT A GLANCE
Take a browse through all the methods available to you,
click to read more and compare the methods you’re interested in side by side.
click to read more and compare the methods you’re interested in side by side.
What are different types of contraception?
There are many types of contraceptives available. One common way of categorizing contraceptive methods is by looking at how often you need to remember to take or use them, for example, there are short-term contraceptives and long-acting reversible contraception methods.
Short-acting contraceptive methods ranked by efficacy:
- Contraceptive Injection
- The Pill
- Contraceptive Patch
- Contraceptive Ring
- External (male) Condom
- Diaphragm
- Internal (female) Condom
- Sponge
- Cervical Cap
- Spermicides
Long-acting contraceptive methods ranked by efficacy:
- Contraceptive Implant
- Hormonal Coil — IUS
- Copper Coil — IUD
Other contraceptive options ranked by efficacy:
- Sterilization
- Natural Family Planning
- Pull-Out (Withdrawal) Method
- Emergency Contraception
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