| Female condom | |
|---|---|
 Polyurethane Female condom | |
| Background | |
| Type | Barrier |
| First use | 1980s |
| Failure rates (first year) | |
| Perfect use | 5%[1] |
| Typical use | 21%[1] |
| Usage | |
| Reversibility | Immediate |
| User reminders | To avoid risk of incorrect use, read the instructions carefully prior to use. |
| Advantages and disadvantages | |
| STI protection | Yes |
| Weight gain | No |
| Benefits | No external drugs or clinic visits required |
A female condom (also known as an internal condom) is a barrier device that is used during sexual intercourse as a barrier contraceptive to reduce the probability of pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is inserted in the vagina (or anus) before intercourse to reduce the risk of exposure to semen or other body fluids.[2][3][4] The female condom was invented in 1990 by Danish MD Lasse Hessel, and approved for sale in the US by the FDA in 1993.[5] It was developed as an alternative to the older external condom, which is put on the man.
- ^ a b Trussell, James (2011). "Contraceptive efficacy". In Hatcher, Robert A.; Trussell, James; et al. (eds.). Contraceptive technology (20th revised ed.). New York: Ardent Media. pp. 779–863. ISBN 978-1-59708-004-0. ISSN 0091-9721. OCLC 781956734. Table 26–1 = Table 3–2 Percentage of women experiencing an unintended pregnancy during the first year of typical use and the first year of perfect use of contraception, and the percentage continuing use at the end of the first year. United States.
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