The WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria Wheel for Contraceptive Use - 2015 Update contains the medical eligibility criteria for starting use of contraceptive methods, based on Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 5th edition (2015), one of WHO’s evidence-based guidelines. It guides family planning providers in recommending safe and effective contraception methods for women with medical conditions or medically-relevant characteristics. Additionally, an online version of the wheel is available.

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This chart from the Family Planning: Global Handbook for Providers compares the effectiveness of the following family planning methods:

• Contraceptive Implants
• IUD
• Female Sterilization
• Vasectomy
• Injectables
• LAM
• Contraceptive Pills
• Contraceptive Patch
• Vaginal Ring
• Male Condoms
• Diaphragm
• Female Condoms
• Fertility Awareness Methods
• Withdrawal
• Spermicides