Creighton Model	Oral Contracptive Pill	Condoms	Intra-Uterine Device	Depo Provera (injection every 3 months)
Possible side effects	None	Breast cysts, weight gain, headaches, nausea, vomiting, irregular bleeding.May delay return of normal fertility. Increased risk of breast cancer, liver tumours, elevated blood pressure, heart attacks, phlebitis, stroke	Irritation or allergic reactions	Pelvic infection, perforation of womb	Delays return of fertility by an average of 9 months after last shot. Irregular menses, acne, weight gain, headaches, breast pain
Method Effectivess to  avoid pregnancy	99.5%	99.0%	94%	98%	99.7%
Effectiveness to achieve pregnancy (normal fertility)	Approx 75% per cycle.   98% within 6 cycles	Not applicable	N/A	N/A	N/A
Continuation Rate at one year	79%	72%	63%	80%	70%
Harmful to fertility	No	May delay. May be short or long term	No	Can be	Delays
Responsible for Use	Man & woman	Woman	Man	Woman	Woman
References	Repro Med 1998: 43: 495-502	Contem. Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 1988; 19: 315-26	Family Planning Perspectives. 1999		Contraception, 1974; 10: 181-202