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The effectiveness trial of Lea's Shield was too small to determine method effectiveness. The actual pregnancy rate was 15% per year. Of the women in the trial, 85% were parous (had given birth). The study authors estimate that for nulliparous women (those who have never given birth) the pregnancy rate in typical use may be lower, around 5% per ...
The shot is an injection of the hormone progestin that provides birth control for three months at a time. Here’s what else you should know...
Of women who have undergone tubal ligation after the age of 30, about 6% regret their decision, as compared with 20–24% of women who received sterilization within one year of delivery and before turning 30, and 6% in nulliparous women sterilized before the age of 30. [86]
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The diaphragm is a barrier method of birth control. [3] It is moderately effective, with a one-year failure rate of around 12% with typical use. [4] It is placed over the cervix with spermicide before sex and left in place for at least six hours after sex. [5] [6] Fitting by a healthcare provider is generally required. [5] Side effects are ...
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Contraceptive Technology reports a typical failure rate of 3% per year for the injection Depo-Provera, and 8% per year for most other user-dependent hormonal methods. [10] While no large studies have been done, it is hoped that newer methods which require less frequent action (such as the patch) will result in higher user compliance and ...
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