Image Based Question-66766

Failure rate of contraceptive shown in the photograph is ?

A. < 1 per 100 women-years.

B. 1-5 per 100 women years.

C. 5-20 per 100 women years.

D. 20-40 per 100 women years.

Correct Answer » C Explanation

The contraceptive shown in the photograph above represents Female condom.

Female condom

• The female condom is a pouch made of polyurethane, which lines the vagina.

• An internal ring in the close end of the pouch covers the cervix and an external ring remains outside the vagina.

• It is prelubricated with silicon, and a spermicide need not be used.

• It is an effective barrier to STD infection.

• However, high cost and acceptability are major problems.

• The failure rates during the first year use vary from 5 per 100 women-years pregnancy rate to about 21 in typical users.