II. Contraindications
III. History
- Not manufactured since early 1990s
- Returning to U.S. market in 2005
IV. Device
- Polyurethane foam
- Containe 1 gram Nonoxynol 9
V. Mechanism
- Over-the-counter barrier contraceptive
- Contains Spermicide (Nonoxynol-9)
VI. Protocol
- Woman inserts for <30 hours
VII. Efficacy
- Ideal use: 89-91% effective at preventing pregnancy
- Typical use: 84-87% effective at preventing pregnancy
- Comparable efficacy to Male Condom or diaphragm
- Efficacy may be reduced if history of prior pregnancy
VIII. Disadvantages
- Does not prevent Sexually Transmitted Disease
IX. References
- (2005) Prescriber's Letter, p. 35
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| Definition (NCI_NICHD) | A contraceptive device, made of plastic, that contains a spermicidal agent and is designed to be placed into the vaginal canal to prevent live sperm from entering the uterus. |
| Definition (NCI) | A sponge impregnated with an antispermicidal agent; it is designed to be placed into the vaginal canal to prevent live sperm from entering the uterus. |
| Concepts | Medical Device (T074) |
| SnomedCT | 169534007, 146761003, 146766008, 169529008 |
| English | Sponges, Contraceptive, CONTRACEPTIVE SPONGE, contraceptive sponge, contraceptive sponge (medication), Contraceptive Sponge - device, Contraceptive Sponges, contraceptive sponges, sponge contraceptive, Contraceptive Sponge, Contraceptive sponge NOS, Contraceptive sponge NOS (product), Contraceptive sponge, Contraceptive sponge (product), Contraceptive sponge (substance), Contraceptive sponge NOS (substance) |
| Spanish | esponja anticonceptiva, SAI, esponja anticonceptiva, SAI (producto), esponja anticonceptiva (producto), esponja anticonceptiva |
