Barrier methods of contraception work by blocking sperm from entering the uterus. They include male and female condoms, spermicides, diaphragms, and cervical cups. Male condoms are the most popular barrier method, with typical effectiveness of 97% with perfect use but 83.2% overall. Female condoms and spermicides provide alternatives, while diaphragms and cervical cups require fitting and must be used correctly for highest effectiveness. All barrier methods have advantages of being hormone-free and allowing intercourse to continue after ejaculation, but also have disadvantages like potential slippage, irritation, or difficulty of use.
Barrier methods of contraception work by blocking sperm from entering the uterus. They include male and female condoms, spermicides, diaphragms, and cervical cups. Male condoms are the most popular barrier method, with typical effectiveness of 97% with perfect use but 83.2% overall. Female condoms and spermicides provide alternatives, while diaphragms and cervical cups require fitting and must be used correctly for highest effectiveness. All barrier methods have advantages of being hormone-free and allowing intercourse to continue after ejaculation, but also have disadvantages like potential slippage, irritation, or difficulty of use.
Barrier methods of contraception work by blocking sperm from entering the uterus. They include male and female condoms, spermicides, diaphragms, and cervical cups. Male condoms are the most popular barrier method, with typical effectiveness of 97% with perfect use but 83.2% overall. Female condoms and spermicides provide alternatives, while diaphragms and cervical cups require fitting and must be used correctly for highest effectiveness. All barrier methods have advantages of being hormone-free and allowing intercourse to continue after ejaculation, but also have disadvantages like potential slippage, irritation, or difficulty of use.
What is barrier methods? Barrier methods of contraception work by blocking the sperm from passing through the cervix and entering the uterus to fertilize an egg. Both men and women can use barrier method.
Effectiveness 83.2% Male condom
Is a sheath made of latex, plastic or
natural membrane which is placed over an erect penis to collect semen. It is the most popular barrier A condom is made for one time use only Effective 97% with perfect use. Advantage: Males are available to participate in contraception Condoms are low-cost Disadvantages Penis must be erect before placing condoms To prevent leakage- males must coitus interruptus, while still erect. Condoms can leak and break Possible allergy to latex Possible decrease of sensation Female condom The female condom is polyurethane pouch intended for 1-time use similar to the male condom. It contains 2 flexible ring and measure 7.8 in diameter and 17cm long.
Difficult to use- 79%
Advantage: Can be inserted up to 8hrs before the intercourse Both partner are protected against STI Available without prescription Disadvantage May twist or slip during intercourse Expensive Spermicide
Forms chemical barrier preventing
pregnancy by killing or neutralizing vaginal secretion Effective 72% typical use Advantage: No prescription needed Can be used only or with condoms Penis can remain in vagina following ejaculation Disadvantage Can be irritation Messy Diaphragm
Is a dome shaped appliance made of
rubber that fits over cervix Once it position, the diaphragm provide effective contraception for 6 hours, then after intercourse the diaphragm must be left in place at least 6 hours but not more than 24 hours. 87% if used correctly Advantage: Disadvantage: Barrier against STI Difficult for some patient to Contains no hormone and correctly place it safe while breastfeeding Penis can remain in Contradicted: vagina after ejaculation History of UTI- more susceptible to infection History of toxic shock syndrome CERVICAL CUP
The cervical cup is a soft cup shaped
latex device that fits over the based of a woman cervix. Must be fitted by a doctor It is inserted as long as 8hrs before sexual activity and can be left in place for as long as 48hrs. Use with spermicide Advantage : Disadvantage: Gives the woman control May be difficult to fit- Barrier against STI limited size Contains no hormone and Must be fitted by a health it safe while breastfeeding care provider Penis can remain in vagina after ejaculation