Which of the following contraceptive methods is the least effective?
1. Male condoms
2. Cervical cap
3. Oral contraceptives
4. Implantable progestins
ANS: 2
This is only 85% effective. No. 1 is 84% to 98% effective, No. 3 is 99% effective, and No. 4 is 97% effective
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