The Pearl Index compares methods of contraception. A high Pearl index stands for a high chance of unintentionally getting pregnant while a low value represents a low chance.
The Pearl index will be determined by the number of unintentional pregnancies related to 100 women. E.g. 100 women can us e a particular contraceptive for 1 year each with the method to be examined. If three pregnancies occur during this period in this group, the Pearl index will be 3.0.
To convert this abstract value to a concrete one, it is possible to multiply the Pearl index of a method by 0.4. The result is the number of pregnancies you will get in your life, if you use this particular contraception method during the whole of your fertile time (from 12 till 52 years of age).
Some examples of different birth control methods' Pearl indices:
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<td>Knaus-Ogino</td>
<td>15-35</td>
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<td>Cervical cap</td>
<td>4-20</td>
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<td>Condom</td>
<td>3-12</td>
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<td>Standard Days Method</td>
<td>4-5</td>
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<td>Perimon</td>
<td>1.3-3.8</td>
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<td>NuvaRing</td>
<td>0.65-1.86</td>
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<td>Sympto-Thermal Method</td>
<td>0.5-2</td>
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<td>Intrauterine Device IUD</td>
<td>0.1-1.5</td>
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<td>Birth Control Pill</td>
<td>0.1-1</td>
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<td>Sterilization</td>
<td>0.1-0.4</td>
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Contraception or birth control are methods intended to be used to&nbsp;to prevent pregnancy. Contraceptives work in different ways:
1. Preventing sperm from getting to the eggs such as&nbsp; condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps, and contraceptive sponges. 2. Preventing the release of an egg such as&nbsp;birth control pills, patches, shots, vaginal rings, and emergency contraceptive pills. 3. Implants inside the uterus such as intra-uterine devices. (IUD)&nbsp; 4. Male of female sterilization to permanently prevent the man for ejaculating sperms of tubal sterilization to prevent the sperm from joining the egg

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The Pearl Index compares methods of contraception. A high Pearl index stands for a high chance of unintentionally getting pregnant while a low value represents a low chance.

Comparing Birth Control: The Pearl Index Method

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	Pearl Index
Knaus-Ogino	15-35
Cervical cap	4-20
Condom	3-12
Standard Days Method	4-5
Perimon	1.3-3.8
NuvaRing	0.65-1.86
Sympto-Thermal Method	0.5-2
Intrauterine Device IUD	0.1-1.5
Birth Control Pill	0.1-1
Sterilization	0.1-0.4