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Birth Control Typical use of the birth control pill: 92% effective. Perfect use: 99.7% effective.

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The birth control pill and patch are 92-95% effective. Rates vary for different types of birth control. ChaCha again!

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Some birth control methods work better than others. What form of birth control are you curious about? ChaCha!

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It depends upon the method. Abstinence is 100% effective. The patch, pill and the birth control ring are 92-95% effective. MORE?

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Yes, birth control is very effective when used correctly. Most common forms are condoms and the pill. ChaCha on!

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Birth Control

Birth control refers to the interception of a female egg and a male sperm so that embryo implantation, resulting in pregnancy, does not occur. Birth control has been practiced for thousands of years, and there are various methods which have evolved, including birth control pills, patches, and shots, as well as condoms, diaphragms, and birth control rings. Methods that don't require additional contraception include early withdrawal and abstinence.

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