Question

Which of the following methods of contraception has lowest degree of effectiveness?

• A. Vasectomy
• B. IUCD
• C. Condom
• D. Oral pills

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

• Contraceptive methods are those methods or devices, which couples employed to prevent unwanted pregnancy. There are various methods such as condoms, oral pills, IUCD, vasectomy, cervical cap, withdrawal etc. However, their usage is not all 100% in every case. Theoretical effectiveness shows the methods to be 98 - 99.9% effective although same can't be said in actual usage. IUCD, vasectomy, oral pills all have shown better results than condoms. IUCD effective rate corresponds to 99.5% (Copper - T).
• Vasectomy effectiveness corresponds to 99.9% effective.
• Oral pills are 99.7% effective although results show 95% effectiveness in actual usage.
• Condoms are least effective with actual usage shows only 85-90% effectiveness.

So, the correct answer is option C.