New options for barrier contraception

J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2008 May-Jun;37(3):384-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2008.00250.x.

Abstract

Barrier contraceptives are a safe alternative to hormonal methods of fertility management. Newer barrier method options include the Today Sponge, the FemCap, and the Lea's Shield. Understanding the use, benefits, and limitations of these barrier methods of birth control will assist women's health care providers to better meet the family planning needs of their patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Benzalkonium Compounds
  • Choice Behavior
  • Contraception, Barrier / adverse effects
  • Contraception, Barrier / methods
  • Contraception, Barrier / nursing
  • Contraception, Barrier / trends*
  • Contraceptive Devices, Female / adverse effects
  • Contraceptive Devices, Female / trends*
  • Equipment Design
  • Family Planning Services / education
  • Family Planning Services / methods
  • Family Planning Services / trends
  • Female
  • Forecasting
  • Health Services Needs and Demand
  • Humans
  • Nonoxynol
  • Nurse's Role
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Patient Selection
  • Sodium Cholate

Substances

  • Benzalkonium Compounds
  • Protectaid
  • Nonoxynol
  • Sodium Cholate