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'''Barrier contraception''' methods prevent [[pregnancy]] by physically preventing [[sperm]] from entering the [[uterus]] through the | '''Barrier contraception''' methods prevent [[pregnancy]] by physically preventing [[sperm]] from entering the [[uterus]] through the os in in the [[cervix]]. | ||
==Historical Perspective== | ==Historical Perspective== | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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* [[Condom]] | * [[Condom]] | ||
* [[Cervical cap]] | * [[Cervical cap]] | ||
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* [[Female condom]] | * [[Female condom]] | ||
* [[Lea's shield]] | * [[Lea's shield]] | ||
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The [[contraceptive sponge]] is usually considered a barrier method, but not always, as its effectiveness relies largely on [[spermicide]]. | 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 infection]]s. Using a condom is sometimes referred to as "practicing [[safe sex|safer sex]]". | The male condom provides excellent protection against [[sexually transmitted infection]]s. Using a condom is sometimes referred to as "practicing [[safe sex|safer sex]]". | ||
==Related Chapters== | ==Related Chapters== | ||
*[[Birth control]] | *[[Birth control]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:35, 29 July 2020
Template:BirthControl infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Barrier contraception methods prevent pregnancy by physically preventing sperm from entering the uterus through the os in in the cervix.
Historical Perspective
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".