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Contraceptive Sponge
Aka: Contraceptive Sponge, Today Contraceptive Sponge, Today Sponge
- Contraindications
- Sulfa Allergy
- History
- Not manufactured since early 1990s
- Returning to U.S. market in 2005
- Device
- Polyurethane foam
- Containe 1 gram Nonoxynol 9
- Mechanism
- Over-the-counter barrier contraceptive
- Contains Spermicide (Nonoxynol-9)
- Protocol
- Woman inserts for <30 hours
- 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
- Disadvantages
- Does not prevent Sexually Transmitted Disease
- References
- (2005) Prescriber's Letter, p. 35