Comparison of New
Contraceptive Methods
Monthly
injectable
Intrauterine
system
Implant
Ring
Patch
Efficacious
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Insertion &
removal
Insertion &
removal
Prescript
ion
Office Visits
1 month
Prescription
Easily
reversible
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Dosing
frequency
Every 4
weeks
1 month
3-5 yrs
5 yrs
Weekly
User-
controlled
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Discreet
Yes
Sometimes
Yes
Yes
Sometimes