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2. Comparison of birth control methods - Wikipedia

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   The copper IUD (also known as a copper T intrauterine device) is a non-hormonal option of birth control. It is wrapped in copper which creates a toxic environment for sperm and eggs, thus preventing pregnancy. [2] The failure rate of a copper IUD is approximately 0.8% and can prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years.

3. Pearl Index - Wikipedia

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   The Pearl Index, also called the Pearl rate, is the most common technique used in clinical trials for reporting the effectiveness of a birth control method. It is a very approximate measure of the number of unintended pregnancies in 100 woman-years of exposure that is simple to calculate, but has a number of methodological deficiencies.

4. Decrement table - Wikipedia

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   Life table methods are often used to study birth control effectiveness. In this role, they are an alternative to the Pearl Index.. As used in birth control studies, a decrement table calculates a separate effectiveness rate for each month of the study, as well as for a standard period of time (usually 12 months).

5. The most common birth control methods and how effective they ...

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   Oral contraceptives are the second most common form of birth control in the U.S., with nearly 13% of women on birth control using it. The Pill may also help lessen period cramps and heavy bleeding.

6. What you need to know about over-the-counter birth control

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   Now, getting birth control is as simple as picking it up at a store or ordering it online. "OTC methods eliminate many barriers to contraceptive access and allow folks to get safe and effective ...

7. Doctors Explain The Surprising Reason Birth Control Is Less ...

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   GLP-1s may impact the effectiveness of a particular type of birth control. When we’re talking about birth control and GLP-1s, there’s really only one form that has cause for concern: the pill .