The annual failure rates of contraceptive methods are shown below. That’s the percentage of people using the method who will get pregnant within one year of using it.

  • Combined oral contraceptive pills with typical use is 9%.
  • Levonorgestrel IUD 0.2%
  • Injectable progestin 6%
  • Male condoms 18%
  • Female condoms 21%
  • Withdrawal method 22%

Contraception Failure Rates: PDF from the CDC

 

Reference

https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/contraception/index.htm

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