Birth Control Effectiveness

Discover this birth control's history and how the government ensures condoms are both effective and safe.

Typical contraceptive use isn't the same as perfect use - see what changes in efficacy the gap leaves.

Though you shouldn't rely on emergency contraception, you'll find a useful overview and statistics on its effectiveness.

Make sure your medications aren't compromising your birth control pills' effectiveness. Learn which medications to watch.

Gain a better understanding of birth control effectiveness with this excellent interactive tool. Find the method that will suit your needs best.

Learn the common reasons women get pregnant while on birth control to further prevent an unexpected pregnancy.

See what Alice has to say about whether drinking alcohol decreases birth control effectiveness.

Read this short statement issued by the FDA that disputes 2007 reports on birth control ineffectiveness.

Wonder whether birth control effectiveness has lessened as doses decrease? Read this article for the answer.

If you're overweight, the pill might not prevent pregnancy as well as it should. Follow the links for further information.

Even with a permanent procedure such as tubal ligation, birth control effectiveness isn't 100 percent. Find out more with this overview.

Discover this natural birth control's effectiveness (and be sure to use a back up method!)