Family Planning Information

• The male sheath of latex or animal membrane provides good protection against pregnancy --equivalent to that of a diagraphm and spermicidal jelly.
• Latex , not animal membrane , condom also offer protection against STDs and cervical dysplasia.

          Note : Men and women seeking protection against HIV transmission are advised to use a latex condom alongwith spermicide during vaginal or rectal intercourse.

• When a vaginal form (spermicide) is used with the condom , the failure rate approaches that of OCPs.
  

          Note : In USA , condom caoted with a spermicide is available .

• Diadvantage includes dull sensation ,spillage of semen due to tearing , slipping and leakeage with penile detumescence.
  
• A female condom made of polyurethane is available in the USA . The reported failure rate ranges from 5% to 21 %. The Efficacy is comparable to that of diaphragm.

          Note : This is the only female- controlled method that offers significant protection from both pregnancy and STDs.