Birth control effectiveness: Different types & chart
Written by Lauren McKay
Lauren McKay
Lauren McKay is a writer and journalist with more than ten years of experience writing across a variety of topics. She is a passionate advocate for driving women’s health knowledge and is a trained yoga teacher. She earned a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Glasgow and currently lives in Scotland.
Fact checked by Agathe van Lamsweerde, Scientist at Natural Cycles
Agathe van Lamsweerde
Agathe van Lamsweerde, holds a Master's in Mathematical Engineering from KU Leuven and EPFL, and works as a Data Scientist at Natural Cycles in Geneva. Her role entails developing in-house algorithms and collaborating with global research teams to challenge stigmas in women’s reproductive health.
Key Takeaways:
- No birth control is 100% effective. Whatever method you choose to use, there will still be a risk of pregnancy
- However, some birth control methods are more effective than others, and the good news is that using birth control can significantly reduce the risk of getting pregnant
Birth control affects many of us throughout our lifetimes. One thing that’s important to consider when choosing birth control is the effectiveness of the method. In this article, we’ll take a look into the ways birth control effectiveness is worked out, how it’s measured, and how your birth control can teach you more about your body.
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