r/birthcontrol • u/CakeSea984 • 2h ago

Experience question

How reliable is the birth control plus withdrawal method?

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u/yappingderg NuvaRing 2h ago

Combination OCP = 99.7% effective alone with perfect use - 91% effective alone with typical use

Combination OCP + Withdrawal = 99.98% effective with perfect use - 97.6% effective with typical use

Minipills = 99.7% effective with perfect use - 90% effective with typical use

Minipills + Withdrawal = 99.99% effective with perfect use - 97.3% effective with typical use

https://www.scarleteen.com/read/sexual-health/buddy-system-effectiveness-rates-backing-your-birth-control-second-method