Contraception is the process of stopping the sperm from reaching the eggs, which helps avoid pregnancy. Compared to older times, parents worldwide are more goal-oriented and better planned with their lives. And science has played its part in controlling the birth rate. There are advanced contraception methods that help people with better family planning.

Science has advanced drastically in the past century, and most of today’s common methods of contraception are effective over 99 percent however it is entirely on how it is being used or administered. The most common contraception methods are

Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)
This is one of the most effective types of contraception methods. It is of two types: an intrauterine device (IUD), which is either a copper- or hormone-based T-shaped device placed in the uterus, and implants, which are two tiny rods implanted into the arm of the women to generate hormone progestogen. While IUDs aim at stopping the sperms to reach the eggs, implants stop the body from releasing the egg for conception. The success rate for both methods is over 99 percent.

Barrier Methods
One of the most common methods of contraception is the barrier method, or simply, the usage of condoms. There are two types of condoms, i.e., internal and external, and they’re both easily available across pharmacies and supermarkets. You can also find them online. The effectiveness of these common methods of contraception depends on the quality of the product and how it is used however this is still the crowd’s favorite. External condoms are worn by men on their penis, while the internal condoms are placed in the vagina.

Emergency Contraception
Doctors are more likely to recommend this method if a person has had intercourse without any protection. There are two options available if it is an emergency situation. The ECP or the Copper IUD. The ECP is a pill taken to stop pregnancy within three days of unprotected sex, but this carries an additional clause wherein the patient should not weigh more than 154 pounds. For instances where ECP does not apply, usage of copper IUD is recommended within five days of unprotected sex.

Hormonal Contraception
This method allows a person to either choose a pill or an injection that contains the hormone progestogen, which helps to thicken the cervix mucus. This can be combined with estrogen to stop the eggs from being generated. These methods are over 92% effective however the effectiveness is also subjected to the regularity of taking medications and not missing them out.

Permanent Contraception
Vasectomy for men and tubal ligation for women are the contraceptive methods that are permanent. These methods aim at blocking the two most important factors for pregnancy the sperm from the men and egg from the women. The vas deferens tubes and fallopian tubes are tied and closed with rings for men and women respectively to ensure nothing passes through and thus hinders conception. The effectiveness is roughly around 99.5% or higher.

Fertility Awareness
The general awareness of the menstrual cycle in women and avoiding pregnancy when the fertile phase of the egg is on. This is around 97% effective but is subject to how knowledgeable a person is.