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The
Female Condom 
| How
it works |
Not
in Germany.
Reality
® female
condom, made from polyurethane.
Prevents sperm from reaching the cervix. No sperm, no pregnancy. It lines the inside of the vagina and covers the cervix like an inverted male condom. |
| PEARL
-Index |
15
- 25, with
correct use and used every time 5. |
| Average Cost | $ 1,50 - 4,- per use |
| Protects
against STD's |
Protects against some sexually transmitted diseases. |
| How
to use it |
Place
sheath into
the vagina prior to intercourse. You must be sure it is properly in
place. |
| Advantages |
No
prescription
needed. Fertility returns immediately upon discontinued use. Can be
inserted anytime - up to eight hours before love-making. Medically
safe. Allows women to control use. |
| Disadvantages |
Need
to plan ahead.
Can be used only once. May interfere with spontaneity. Decreased
vaginal sensation. Protrudes outside the vagina which ma be distasteful to some couples. May be difficult to insert. Cost more than male condoms. |
| You need to call a health care provider immediately if: | There
are no
complications or emergent situations connected to this method of birth
control. |
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