A female college student is planning to become sexually active. She is considering birth control options and desires a method in which ovulation will be prevented. To prevent ovulation while reaching 99% effectiveness in preventing pregnancy, which option should be given the strongest consideration?

A) Intrauterine device
B) Coitus interruptus
C) Natural family planning
D) Oral contraceptive pills

Oral Contraceptive Pills

Medications taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy, commonly containing hormones that inhibit ovulation or alter the cervical mucus.

Ovulation

The process in the female reproductive cycle where an ovary releases an egg, making it available for fertilization.

Intrauterine Device

A form of long-term contraceptive placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy, available in hormonal and non-hormonal (copper) types.