10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Birth Control
By ABush

2. How effective is the birth control?

2. How effective is the birth control?

Every birthcontrol method is rated based on its ability to effectively prevent pregnancy. The pill is about 99% effective, if taken on schedule. IUDs are more than 99% effective. 

By ABush— Last Modified: 10/03/2012, First Published: 07/13/2011