There are many alternatives to vasectomy but all of them have higher rates of failure as shown in tables below.
|
Method
|
Failure rate %
|
|
|
1
|
Abstinence
|
0
|
|
2
|
Rhythm method
|
30-40
|
|
3
|
Withdrawl technique
|
15-20
|
|
4
|
Condom
|
5-35
|
|
5
|
Vasectomy
|
<0.2
|
|
Method
|
Failure Rate %
|
Side effects
|
|
| 1 | Abstinence |
0
|
None
|
| 2 | Diaphragm/Barrier |
10-30
|
Yes
|
| 3 | Spermicides |
10-30
|
No
|
| 4 | IUD |
1-5%
|
Yes
|
| 5 | Oral Pill |
1-3%
|
Yes
|
| 6 | Hormone Injection |
<0.5
|
Yes
|
| 7 | Hormone Implant |
<0.5
|
Yes
|
| 8 | Tubal Ligation |
<0.5
|
Possible
|
