Contraception Flashcards
1
Q
What is the typical failure rate with the different contraceptives?
A
Cu IUD = 0.8
LNG-IUS 52mg = 0.2
Implant (Nexplanon 68mg) = 0.05
Vasectomy = 0.5
Tubal ligation = 0.15
Depo-Provera = 6
COC pill, patch or ring = 9
Diaphragm = 12
Male condom = 18
Female condom = 21
Sponge, spermicide = 12 - 28
Coitus innteruptus = 22
Note: % of women experiencing a pregnancy within the first year of typical use
2
Q
What is the Pearl Index?
A
It represents the number of unintended pregnancies that occur among 100 women using a particular contraceptive method over the course of one year.
