This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Demography and family planning, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Best contraceptive for a newly married couple? 
Select and explain. 
A. Barrier method, B. IUCD, C. OC pills, D. Natural methods
C: OC pills
Answer: C: OC pills 
Explanation: IUDs are generally not preferred in nulliparous. An ideal candidate for IUD is who had at least one child.Barrier methods have a high failure rate.Natural methods are not reliable.When properly used combined OC pills are almost 100% effective in preventing pregnancyPark 23e pg: 500