2021 | NMIC Bulletin Vol. 27 No. 5 Update on Contraception (1): Methods

22 December, 2021

Update on Contraception (1): Methods

Approximately half of unplanned pregnancies result from not using contraception, and the remainder from contraceptive failure
Women should be informed about the effectiveness (of both typical and perfect use) of the different contraceptive methods
Many people fail to adhere to a regular contraceptive routine, potentially resulting in contraceptive failure
The choice of contraceptive method depends on the effectiveness of the method and the individual patient