CDC Birth Control Chart
The CDC Birth Control Chart is a deleted CDC publication, preserved here in its unchanged original form. This document provides a quick-reference guide to various contraceptive methods, including their effectiveness, usage, and considerations for different populations.
Key Features of the Chart:
Effectiveness Ratings: Compares birth control methods based on typical use vs. perfect use failure rates.
Types of Contraceptives: Covers hormonal methods (pills, patches, injections, rings), long-acting reversible contraception (IUDs, implants), barrier methods (condoms, diaphragms), permanent sterilization, and fertility awareness-based methods.
Medical Eligibility Criteria (MEC): Highlights contraindications and recommendations for individuals with specific health conditions.
User Considerations: Lists side effects, non-contraceptive benefits, and accessibility factors for each method.
Special Populations: Provides guidance on contraceptive safety for adolescents, postpartum individuals, and those with pre-existing medical conditions.
Disclosure:
This document is presented in its unaltered form as originally published by the CDC before its removal.
The CDC Birth Control Chart is a deleted CDC publication, preserved here in its unchanged original form. This document provides a quick-reference guide to various contraceptive methods, including their effectiveness, usage, and considerations for different populations.
Key Features of the Chart:
Effectiveness Ratings: Compares birth control methods based on typical use vs. perfect use failure rates.
Types of Contraceptives: Covers hormonal methods (pills, patches, injections, rings), long-acting reversible contraception (IUDs, implants), barrier methods (condoms, diaphragms), permanent sterilization, and fertility awareness-based methods.
Medical Eligibility Criteria (MEC): Highlights contraindications and recommendations for individuals with specific health conditions.
User Considerations: Lists side effects, non-contraceptive benefits, and accessibility factors for each method.
Special Populations: Provides guidance on contraceptive safety for adolescents, postpartum individuals, and those with pre-existing medical conditions.
Disclosure:
This document is presented in its unaltered form as originally published by the CDC before its removal.
The CDC Birth Control Chart is a deleted CDC publication, preserved here in its unchanged original form. This document provides a quick-reference guide to various contraceptive methods, including their effectiveness, usage, and considerations for different populations.
Key Features of the Chart:
Effectiveness Ratings: Compares birth control methods based on typical use vs. perfect use failure rates.
Types of Contraceptives: Covers hormonal methods (pills, patches, injections, rings), long-acting reversible contraception (IUDs, implants), barrier methods (condoms, diaphragms), permanent sterilization, and fertility awareness-based methods.
Medical Eligibility Criteria (MEC): Highlights contraindications and recommendations for individuals with specific health conditions.
User Considerations: Lists side effects, non-contraceptive benefits, and accessibility factors for each method.
Special Populations: Provides guidance on contraceptive safety for adolescents, postpartum individuals, and those with pre-existing medical conditions.
Disclosure:
This document is presented in its unaltered form as originally published by the CDC before its removal.