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Abstract
The alleged adverse effects of oral contraceptives and intrauterine devices have led to increased consumer and physician demand for vaginal contraceptive devices. The efficacy and the advantages and disadvantages of vaginal sponges, cervical caps and diaphragms are discussed and compared in this article.Keywords: Barrier Methods; Cervical Cap; Contraception; Contraceptive Effectiveness; Contraceptive Methods; Contraceptive Usage; Evaluation; Family Planning; Method Acceptability; Use-effectiveness; Vaginal Barrier Methods; Vaginal Diaphragm; Vaginal Sponge
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Year: 1983 PMID: 6616379 PMCID: PMC1875460
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can Med Assoc J ISSN: 0008-4409 Impact factor: 8.262