contraceptive
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Introduction
An agent used for the prevention of conception.
Indications
Notes
Effectiveness ranges from 48% (no method; chance alone) to 100% (vasectomy)[2]
any method is more cost-effective than chance alone[2]
estimated total cost (USA) of chance alone $4739[2]
methods with the lowest total cost & best cost-effectiveness
- copper IUD ($647)
- vasectomy ($713)
- levonorgestrel IUD ($930)
- male condoms ($1575)
- methods based on fertility awareness ($1892)
most costly & least cost-effective methods
- vaginal ring ($3158)
- oral contraceptives ($3381)
- transdermal patches ($3458)
More general terms
More specific terms
- cervical cap (Prentif)
- citric acid/lactic acid/potassium bitartrate (Phexxi, Evofem)
- condom
- contraceptive depot
- contraceptive implant
- diaphragm contraceptive
- hormonal contraceptive
- intrauterine contraceptive or device (IUD)
- Today contraceptive sponge