Natural family planning, barriers, hormonal methods, copper IUDs, and permanent sterilization have varying degrees of effectiveness. Family planning involves tracking fertility cycles and sexual ...

Natural birth control methods include monitoring the time of ovulation and taking basal temperature readings. However, these are not usually as effective at preventing pregnancy as hormonal ...

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Some birth control methods, such as the pill, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and patches, are up to 99% effective with correct and consistent use. Other methods, such as “pulling out,” fertility ...

While it’s helpful to have a range of birth control options, this can make choosing one a bit of a challenge. But it can help to first decide whether you’d prefer a hormonal or nonhormonal method.