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Here are some of the most effective contraceptive methods:

ABSTINENCE

Is not doing it, control.

Effectiveness: 100%

TUBAL LIGATION

Tubectomy (also known as having one's "tubes tied" (ligation)) is a surgical procedure for sterilization in which a woman's fallopian tubes are clamped and blocked, or severed and sealed, either method of which prevents eggs from reaching the uterus for fertilization.

Effectiveness: 99.8%

VASECTOMY

Is a surgical procedure for male sterilization and/or permanent birth control. During the procedure, the vasa deferentia of a man are severed, and then tied/sealed in a manner such to prevent sperm from entering into the seminal stream (ejaculate). Vasectomies are usually performed in a physician's office or medical clinic.

Effectiveness: 99.98%

CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS (ORAL)

Oral contraceptives, abbreviated OCPs, also known as birth control pills are medications taken by mouth for the purpose of birth control.

Effectiveness: 97%

Here's the entry of the blog Face to Faith about Contraceptive Methods, in which students from Prepa Tec participated