**7. Attributes of an ideal contraceptive**

Historically, and even up to current times, the search for an ideal contraceptive method/device continues and remains incomplete and unsuccessful—a single method, which would be acceptable to all women who need and desire contraception globally in developed and developing countries across the board. Given the expectations of the users (male and female clients), service providers, government, and private agencies involved in the logistics and financial aspects of contraception provision, as well as other stakeholders; any contraceptive method should have the following attributes to qualify for the epithet of an ideal contraceptive method:


Given these varied aspects of contraceptive usage and provision coupled with the fact that the contraceptive needs and choices of males and females are not constant throughout their reproductive phase of life the search for the single "ideal contraceptive" for all women remains elusive akin to a mirage. It is more reasonable, practical, and feasible to tailor and customize the chosen contraceptive to the dynamics of the user's needs, health, and financial status. The PPIUCD to a large extent provides these benefits [23].
