Barrier contraception
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| Barrier contraception
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| Background | |
| B.C. type | Barrier |
| First use | Plastic & silicone (1900s) Rubber/latex (1800s) Other materials (Ancient) |
| Failure rates (first year) | |
| Perfect use | method dependent% |
| Typical use | method dependent% |
| Usage | |
| User reminders | Must be applied prior to intercourse. |
| Clinic review | Size assessment for some methods |
| Advantages and Disadvantages | |
| STD protection | Yes |
| Weight gain | No |
| Benefits | No external drugs taken |
Barrier contraception methods prevent pregnancy by physically preventing sperm from entering the uterus through the os in in the cervix.
History
The earliest recorded barrier methods are those of stem pessaries, found in Egypt. The diaphragm and reusable condoms became common after the invention of rubber vulcanization in the early nineteenth century. Condoms became even more popular after the 1930s invention of latex, which enabled the creation of thinner, disposable prophylactics.
Methods
The following are barrier methods of contraception.
- Condom
- Cervical cap
- Diaphragm (contraception)
- Female condom
- Lea's shield
- SILCS diaphragm (still in clinical testing)
The contraceptive sponge is usually considered a barrier method, but not always, as its effectiveness relies largely on spermicide.
The male condom provides excellent protection against sexually transmitted infections. Using a condom is sometimes referred to as "practicing safer sex".
Related
- Dental dams do not have any contraceptive uses, but offer STD protection during oral sex.
See also
References
Birth control | |
|---|---|
| Comparison: | Comparison of birth control methods |
| Behavioral: | Avoiding vaginal intercourse: Anal sex, Oral sex, Non-penetrative sex, Masturbation, Abstinence Including vaginal intercourse: Fertility awareness, Rhythm Method, Withdrawal, Breastfeeding infertility |
| Barrier: | Condom, Female condom, Diaphragm, Cervical cap, Lea's Shield |
| Spermicide: | Contraceptive sponge |
| Hormonal: | Combined: Combined oral contraceptive pill ('the Pill'), Contraceptive patch, NuvaRing, Combined injectable contraceptive Progestogen only: Progestogen only pill ('minipill'), Depo-Provera, Norplant/Jadelle, Implanon |
| Anti-estrogen: | Ormeloxifene (a.k.a. Centchroman) |
| Intra-uterine: | IUD (copper or progestogen), IUS (progestogen) |
| Post-intercourse: | Contraception: Emergency contraception (pills or copper IUD) Abortion: Surgical abortion, Medical abortion (RU-486/abortion pill) |
| Sterilization: | Male: Vasectomy Female: Tubal ligation, Essure |
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