Biomaterial Database

Barrier methods of contraception. 2000

M L Gilliam, and R J Derman

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA.

Despite the problems associated with coitus-dependent methods of contraception, barrier methods have an important role. The fact that they work as contraceptives without systemic effects makes them particularly appropriate for women with medical conditions that prevent the use of hormonal contraception. In addition, condoms and perhaps all barrier methods provide protection from sexually transmitted infections, making them essential for sexually active women at risk for STDs. Their continued importance is evidenced by the ongoing research to develop and improve barrier methods of contraception.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008297	Male		Males
D011247	Pregnancy	The status during which female mammals carry their developing young (EMBRYOS or FETUSES) in utero before birth, beginning from FERTILIZATION to BIRTH.	Gestation,Pregnancies
D003274	Contraceptive Devices, Female	Contraceptive devices used by females.	Cervical Cap,Coiled Spring,Vaginal Diaphragm,Vaginal Rings,Vaginal Shield,Vaginal Sponge,Cap, Cervical,Caps, Cervical,Cervical Caps,Coiled Springs,Contraceptive Device, Female,Device, Female Contraceptive,Devices, Female Contraceptive,Diaphragm, Vaginal,Diaphragms, Vaginal,Female Contraceptive Device,Female Contraceptive Devices,Ring, Vaginal,Rings, Vaginal,Shield, Vaginal,Shields, Vaginal,Sponge, Vaginal,Sponges, Vaginal,Spring, Coiled,Springs, Coiled,Vaginal Diaphragms,Vaginal Ring,Vaginal Shields,Vaginal Sponges
D003275	Contraceptive Devices, Male	Contraceptive devices used by males.	Contraceptive Device, Male,Device, Male Contraceptive,Devices, Male Contraceptive,Male Contraceptive Device,Male Contraceptive Devices
D005260	Female		Females
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013089	Spermatocidal Agents	Chemical substances that are destructive to spermatozoa used as topically administered vaginal contraceptives.	Spermicidal Agents,Contraceptive Agents, Spermatocidal,Spermatocidal Drugs,Spermatocides,Spermicidal Contraceptive Agents,Vaginal Spermicides,Agents, Spermatocidal,Agents, Spermatocidal Contraceptive,Agents, Spermicidal,Agents, Spermicidal Contraceptive,Contraceptive Agents, Spermicidal,Drugs, Spermatocidal,Spermatocidal Contraceptive Agents,Spermicides, Vaginal
D017280	Condoms	A sheath that is worn over the penis during sexual behavior in order to prevent pregnancy or spread of sexually transmitted disease.	Condom,Condom Manufacture,Manufacture, Condom
D019111	Condoms, Female	A soft, loose-fitting polyurethane sheath, closed at one end, with flexible rings at both ends. The device is inserted into the vagina by compressing the inner ring and pushing it in. Properly positioned, the ring at the closed end covers the cervix, and the sheath lines the walls of the vagina. The outer ring remains outside the vagina, covering the labia. (Med Lett Drugs Ther 1993 Dec 24;35(12):123)	Female Condoms,Single-Use Internal Condom,Female Condom,Condom, Female,Condom, Single-Use Internal,Condoms, Single-Use Internal,Internal Condom, Single-Use,Internal Condoms, Single-Use,Single Use Internal Condom,Single-Use Internal Condoms