Barrier methods Flashcards
1
Q
What do diaphragms / cervical caps need to be used with?
A
spermicide
2
Q
how often does spermicide need to be replaced with diaphragms/ caps
A
spermicide should be applied before intercourse, and then again if sex is to take place and diaphragm has been in for >3h or if sex is repeated
3
Q
how long have to keep diaphragm or cervical cap in for
A
at least 6 hours after last episode of intercourse
4
Q
how effective are condoms and femidoms
A
perfect use:
condoms: 2% failure rate
femidom: 5% failure rate
typical use:
condoms: 21% failure rate
femidom: 18% failure rate
