True/False MCQ · Contraception
Regarding contraceptive methods and their effectiveness, the following statements are correct:
- AThe implant is more effective than the combined pill
- BWithdrawal is one of the most effective methods
- CLong-acting reversible contraceptives (implant, IUD/IUS) are highly effective
- DThe male condom is more effective than the IUD
- ESterilisation is a permanent method
Show answers and explanation
- A. True
- B. False: Withdrawal is among the least effective methods (~220/1,000).
- C. True
- D. False: The IUD is far more effective than the male condom.
- E. True
Effectiveness and method facts
| Method | Pregnancies/1,000 (1st year) |
|---|---|
| Withdrawal | 220 |
| Male condom | 180 |
| Pill | 90 |
| IUD | 8 |
| Implant | 0.5 |
Why A is true
The implant (0.5) is more effective than the pill (90).
Why B is false
Withdrawal is among the least effective methods.
Why C is true
LARCs (implant, IUD/IUS) are highly effective.
Why D is false
The IUD (8) is far more effective than the male condom (180).
Why E is true
Sterilisation is a permanent method.
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