Question
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.
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Correct Answer » C Explanation |
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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.