Most effective reversible contraceptive options for obese women
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) is the best contraceptive choice for obese women. Both copper IUD and the levonorgestrel-releasing IUD are great options for obese women. Failure rates for IUDs are the same for normal, overweight, and obese women.
- Contraceptive implant. The etonogestrel (Nexplanon) and levonorgestrel (Norplant) work well in obese women.
- Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) also works well in obese women.
Notice that all three of the above are progestin-only contraceptives or non-hormonal (copper IUD). None of them has estrogen. They are also not taken orally.
Less effective reversible contraceptive options for obese women
- Oral contraceptives
- Contraceptive patch
- Contraceptive ring
- Barrier Methods