CFD 1220 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Condom, Spermicide, Unintended Pregnancy
10 Oct 2018
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Male Condoms
• Barrier method of contraception
o Thin latex sheaths that prevent sperm from entering the vagina
o Pre-lubricated; some contain spermicide
• Advantages:
o Protection against STI’s
o Readily available
o Relatively inexpensive
• Disadvantages:
o Diminish sensitivity o Interfere with spontaneity
• Effectiveness:
o Varies considerably
Use of The Male Condom
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Female Condom
• Barrier method
o Clear, stretchy, disposable pouch with two rings that can be inserted into a woman’s vagina
o Can be inserted up to eight hours before intercourse
• Advantages:
o Gives females control over contraception and STI prevention
• Disadvantage:
o Unfamiliar
o Requires practice to learn effective
use
o Cost
o Harder to find
• Effectiveness:
o 21% first-year failure rate
Female Condom
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Diaphragm with Spermicide
• Barrier method
o Dome-shaped cup of thin rubber stretched over a collapsible metal ring
▪ Custom fit; available only by prescription; used with spermicide
▪ Must be left in place for 6 hours following intercourse to give the spermicide enough
time to kill all the sperm
• Advantages:
o Less intrusive than a male condom
• Disadvantages:
o Must be used with spermicide
o Requires significant care and planning
o Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
• Effectiveness:
o Typical failure rate is 12%
Use of The Diaphragm
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Cervical Cap
• Barrier device; used like a diaphragm
