A client comes to the clinic for information about contraception. When talking with the client, which would the nurse describe as a highly effective reversible method.

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The most highly effective reversible methods are subdermal implants and IUDs. Although reversal surgery exists, the methods considered irreversible are sterilization methods (tubal ligation for women and vasectomy for men). Another highly effective but temporary method of contraception is that of lactation amenorrhea method (LAM) when strict criteria are met (exclusively breast-feeding on demand around the clock, no onset of menses, and less than 6 months postpartum). The next effective methods are all hormonal methods with the exception of diaphragm use. Injectable contraceptives, oral contraceptives, transdermal patches, and vaginal ring that contains hormones are in this group. Finally, those methods considered least effective are all nonhormonal methods of contraception. These include female and male condoms, fertility awareness methods (FAMs), spermicides, contraceptive sponge, and withdrawal method

A Client Comes to the Clinic for Information About Contraception