Oral Contraception
Oral contraceptives have been available for a long time. Its uses become one of the most used birth control methods. Studies show that about 10 million people use it daily in the US.
Tubal Ligation
Tubal ligation is a surgical procedure that involves getting your tubes tied. It also involves blocking or cutting off your fallopian tubes. Tubal ligation stops the movement of eggs into the uterus through the fallopian tube. [2]
How Effective Are The Birth Control Methods?
You must understand that no birth control option is 100% effective. The failure rate of the birth control methods in avoiding pregnancy are:
- Birth control pills: 7 percent
- Vasectomy: 0.0005%
- Female condom: 21%
- Contraceptive implant: 0.1%
- Male condom: 13 percent
- IUD: 0.1 to 0.8 percent
- Tubal ligation: 0.5 percent