The following table provides estimates of the percent of women likely to become pregnant while using a particular contraceptive method for 1 year. These estimates are based on a variety of studies.
Please note that information regarding the failure rates with IUDs and IUSs is not presented since these methods of birth control cannot be used during the 3-month waiting period after the Essure placement procedure.
TABLE 1: PREGNANCY RATES FOR TEMPORARY BIRTH CONTROL METHODS
Copyright 2000/2001 Center for Women's Health. All Rights Reserved.
Created by staff member Susan Russell in 2000
This site best experienced with Microsoft IE 5.0 @ 800x600 resolution