Methods that stop

Method
Effectiveness
Side Effect
& STD's
Cervical Cap

20 out of 100 will

become pregnant

during the 1st year of use

vaginal irritation

NO

protection

Diaphragm

18-20 people out of every

100 will become pregnant

during the 1st year of use

vaginal irritation

NO

protection

Male Condom

14-15 out of every 100

will become pregnant

during the 1st year of use

None

Reduces

transmission

of sexually

transmitted disease.

Sponge

9% failure rate or

1 in 10

associated with

toxic shock

syndrome

NO protection
Spermicide

26% failure rate or

1 in 4

allergic reaction

itching

burning

possible redness

NO protection
Female Condom

21 out of every 100

will become pregnant

during the 1st year of use.

None

Significant reduction

in transmission

of sexually

transmitted disease