The most effective contraceptive available is:
- Amongst the choices, third generation is most effective with a failure rate of only 0.2/HWY. PEARL INDEX OF DIFFERENT CONTRACEPTIONS: Male condoms 2-14 / HWY Female condoms 5-21 / HWY Centchroman 1.84 - 2.84 /HWY OCPs 0.1 - 2 /HWY Sterilization 0.1 / HWY Vaginal sponge 9-20 / HWY
Combined Oral contraceptive pill
Progestin injectable
Third generation IUCD
Centchroman
Natural Methods, Barrier Methods, IUDs, OCPs