Abstinence:

• 100% effective if used consistently.
• No side effects.

Birth Control pills:

• 98% effective.
• Few side effects.
• Easy to use.

depo provera:

• 99% effective if used consistently.
• Only one shot every
  3 months, no pill to
  take.
• Easy to use.

condoms & spermicides:

• 90% effective if used
  consistently.
• Male and Female condoms available.
• Protects against disease.

lunelle:

• 99% effective.
• No pills to take.
• Only one shot per month.

IUD:

• 98% effective.
• Good for 10 years.
• Nothing to remember
• Non-hormonal method

tubal ligation & vasectomy:

• 99% effective.
• Permanent birth control

diaphragm&
cervical cap:

• 81-92% effective.
• Non-hormonal method

eVRA contraceptive patch:

• No effective data as of yet.
• Few side effects
• Easy to use

nuva ring:

• 92% effective; 98% when used with condoms.
• Few side effects
• Easy to use