Pregnancy rates vary by the method of birth control. Essure has been shown to be 99.8 percent effective after two-years of follow-up. The following chart provides information on the effectiveness of other forms of birth control.
Essure has a 0.2% pregnancy rate.
| Method | Rate of Pregnancy | Hormonal Methods: | Implant (Norplant™ and Norplant™ 2) | 0.05% | Hormone Shot (Depo-Provera™) | 0.3% | Combined Pill (Estrogen/Progestin) | 5% | Minipill (Progestin only) | 5% | Nuva Ring | 1.2% | Ortho Evra | 1% | Lunelle | < 1% | | | Barrier Methods: | Male Latex Condom (used without spermicide) | 14% | Diaphragm (used with spermicide) | 17% | Cervical Cap (used with spermicide) | 17% | Female Condom | 21% | Lea's Shield | 15% | | | Spermicide (gel, foam, suppository, film) | 26% | | | Natural Methods: | Withdrawal | 19% | Natural Family Planning (calendar,
temperature, cervical mucus) | 25% | | | | No Method | 85% |
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