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A study of the vaginal contraceptive sponge used with and without the fertility awareness method.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2695288     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The actual effectiveness rates of natural and barrier methods of family planning are lower than the theoretical ones. If couples accurately defined the limits of the fertile phase and used barriers at that time, then actual effectiveness might increase. A randomized, controlled clinical trial was initiated to determine the effectiveness of the contraceptive sponge used only during the fertile time and to compare this with sponge use at every intercourse. Recruitment problems and discontinuation forced the early termination of this study, but qualitative information about compliance and acceptability was collected. Common sponge problems were reported as were misuses of the sponge, but problems and misuse were not related. Determination of the fertile phase was reportedly easy, but complaints of and discontinuation for inconvenience occurred. For unplanned pregnancies, contraceptive behaviors around the time of conception are presented.
Authors:
B Kass-Annese; K I Kennedy; K Forrest; H Danzer; A Reading; H Hughes
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Contraception     Volume:  40     ISSN:  0010-7824     ISO Abbreviation:  Contraception     Publication Date:  1989 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1990-03-19     Completed Date:  1990-03-19     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0234361     Medline TA:  Contraception     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  701-14     Citation Subset:  IM; J    
Affiliation:
Los Angeles Regional Family Planning Council, CA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Contraceptive Agents, Female / pharmacology*
Contraceptive Devices, Female*
Family Planning Services / methods*
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Contraceptive Agents, Female

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