are contraceptives effective against pregnancy
1 Combined contraceptive pill: more than 99% effective if taken correctly. Less than 1 woman in 100 will get pregnant in a year while taking the combined pill.  Progestogen-only pill: 99% effective if taken correctly. One woman in 100 will get pregnant in a year while taking the progestogen-only pill. What it's called: Estrostep Fe, LoEstrin 1/20, Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, Yasmin, Yaz. What it does: This birth control mainstay is still 99% effective against pregnancy when taken around the same time every day. It's also known for easing hot flashes and restoring regular periods. Who should avoid it: Smokers and those 35 or older. The estrogen may cause dangerous blood clots. • Ten percent of women at risk of unintended pregnancy are not currently using any contraceptive method.[1] • The proportion of women at risk who are not using a method is highest among 15–19-year-olds (18%) and lowest among women aged 40–44 (9%).[2] The 18% of women at risk who use contraceptives but do so inconsistently account for 41% of unintended pregnancies, while the 14% of women at risk who do not use contraceptives at all or have a gap in use of one month or longer account for 54% of unintended pregnancies.[14] Comparison of birth control methods. Effectiveness of contraceptive methods with respect to birth control. There are many different methods of birth control, which vary in what is required of the user, side effects, and effectiveness. It is also important to note that not each type of birth control is ideal for each user. Outlined here are the different types of barrier methods, spermicides, or coitus interruptus that must be used at before every act of intercourse. • When used correctly, modern contraceptives are very effective at preventing pregnancy. The two-thirds of U.S. women (68%) at risk of unintended pregnancy who use contraceptives consistently and correctly throughout the course of any given year account for only 5% of all unintended pregnancies (Figure 1). [1] About 43 million of them (70%) are at risk of unintended pregnancy—that is, they are sexually active and do not want to become pregnant, but could become pregnant if they and their partners fail to use a contraceptive method correctly and consistently.[2] 1 Contraceptive patch: more than 99% effective if used correctly. Less than 1 woman in 100 will get pregnant in a year when using the contraceptive patch.  Vaginal ring: more than 99% effective if used correctly. Less than 1 woman in 100 will get pregnant in a year when using the vaginal ring. What it's called: Femy, Protectiv, Reality. What it does: The female condom is made of polyurethane, or soft plastic, and protects against STDs. It is inserted deep into the vagina, over the cervix, much like a diaphragm. Unlike the male condom, the female condom can be put into place up to eight hours before sex. Male and female condoms. 1  Male condoms: 98% effective if used correctly. This means that 2 women in 100 whose partners use a condom will get pregnant in a year.  Female condoms: 95% effective if used correctly. Five women in 100 who use a female condom will get pregnant in a year.
Yes,More than 99% effective if used correctly.