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How effective is birth control

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The effectiveness of birth control pills depends on how they are used. Stated effectiveness is 96-99%.

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Certain types of birth control, like Depo-Provera and birth control pills ("the Pill"), are more than 99-percent effective.ChaCha!

Sep 19 2009, 12:56pm | Source: Sex, Etc. -- How effective is birth control? | www.sexetc.org

Birth Control pills are 92-99.7% effective. It does not protect against reproductive tract infections, including HIV/AIDS. Side effects include:Irregular bleeding or spotting, Nausea, Breast tenderness along with Weight gain and/or water retention.

Jul 19 2009, 01:24am | Source: Birth Control Pill - Oral Contraceptive | www.birth-control-comparison.info

It depends on what birth control you are using. There are condoms, pills, sponges, diaphragms, and more. Which one do you want?

Jun 07 2009, 01:46pm | Source: Types of Birth Control : American Pregnancy Association | www.americanpregnancy.org

Choosing a birth control method based on how well it works is important, but there are other things to keep in mind when, MORE?

Mar 27 2009, 01:15pm | Source: Birth Control Methods: How Well Do They Work? | kidshealth.org