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Barrier Methods of Contraception: A Reappraisal
Author(s) -
Connell Elizabeth B.
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1002/j.1879-3479.1979.tb00953.x
Subject(s) - medicine , family medicine , obstetrics and gynaecology , gynecology , family planning , test (biology) , obstetrics , population , research methodology , pregnancy , environmental health , paleontology , genetics , biology
Connell EB (Dept of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA). Barrier methods of contraception: a reappraisal. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 16: 479–481, 1979 In the last two years, there has been a gradual reawakening of interest in barrier methods and an increase in their usage by both men and women. This is in large part due to concern about the sometimes serious side effects reported for other contraceptive methods. The return to these techniques is particularly important, given the current epidemics of teenage pregnancy and venereal disease. One of the major problems in relation to barrier methods today is the accurate determination of their efficacy. There are very limited data with statistical validity available to judge the exact rate of effectiveness one might obtain using one of these techniques. The National Survey of Family Growth, conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics, showed a failure rate per 100 women of 16.7 for foam, cream or jelly and 15.9 for diaphragms (22). There is a great need for new and improved barrier methods of contraception. Numerous clinical studies are being set up to test spermicidal agents and vaginal sponges for the female, as well as such things as disposable condoms for males.