Female Condoms (Female Condom)

A soft, loose-fitting polyurethane sheath, closed at one end, with flexible rings at both ends. The device is inserted into the vagina by compressing the inner ring and pushing it in. Properly positioned, the ring at the closed end covers the cervix, and the sheath lines the walls of the vagina. The outer ring remains outside the vagina, covering the labia. (Med Lett Drugs Ther 1993 Dec 24;35(12):123)

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Networked: 225 relevant articles (37 outcomes, 53 trials/studies)

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Experts

1.	Beksinska, Mags: 6 articles (07/2020 - 10/2006)
2.	Weeks, Margaret R: 5 articles (07/2017 - 01/2013)
3.	Mantell, Joanne E: 4 articles (01/2020 - 06/2009)
4.	Li, Jianghong: 4 articles (07/2017 - 01/2013)
5.	Macaluso, Maurizio: 4 articles (08/2015 - 02/2002)
6.	Feldblum, P J: 4 articles (07/2007 - 08/2000)
7.	Smit, Jenni: 3 articles (07/2020 - 10/2006)
8.	Exner, Theresa M: 3 articles (01/2020 - 09/2009)
9.	Hoffman, Susie: 3 articles (01/2020 - 09/2009)
10.	Kelvin, Elizabeth A: 3 articles (07/2015 - 06/2009)

Related Diseases

1.	Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Sexually Transmitted Disease) 04/01/1999 - "Clinical trials suggest that the female condom is highly effective in preventing the transmission of HIV/STDs if used properly. " 04/01/2011 - "Like male condoms, female condoms (FCs) provide protection against unplanned pregnancy and most sexually transmitted infections including HIV. " 01/01/2003 - "The female condom provides an important alternative means of protection against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections for women, particularly in situations where partners are reluctant or refuse to use male condoms. " 02/01/2000 - " Results from international studies on the efficacy of female condoms include: 1) ability to prevent unwanted pregnancies; 2) ability to prevent transmission of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV; 3) expansion of choice in increasing protection; 4) acceptability of the female condom to a wide range of men and women; 4) safety of the product; 5) easier use through constant practice; 6) provision of additional emotional comfort, sense of security and control; 7) cost-effectiveness as a prevention program; and 8) the need for a more strategic introduction in other countries. " 04/01/1995 - " Also recommended for use by adolescents is the new female condom--the only female-controlled method that confers protection against both pregnancy and STDs. "
2.	Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) 02/01/2011 - "Unless and until provider training on the female condom is greatly improved, broader acceptance of this significant public health contribution to preventing HIV/AIDS and unwanted pregnancy will not be achieved." 01/01/2018 - "The observation checklist helped to collect data on the visibility of male and female condoms in toilet facilities, and HIV and/or AIDS information on noticeboards, bins, stationery, billboards, etc. The main finding indicated that students were not knowledgeable about HIV and/or AIDS campaigns rolled out on campus. " 01/01/1998 - " These efforts have been bolstered by new tools, such as the female condom; new research findings that have reduced maternal-child transmission; new treatments; new hope in the form of improved care for people with HIV/AIDS in developing countries; and new partnerships between the public sector and the pharmaceutical industry. " 07/08/2013 - "In this study, we analyze how major actors in the AIDS prevention field frame the AIDS problem, in particular the female condom in comparison to other prevention technologies, in their discourse and policy formulations. " 08/01/2002 - "The program includes an epidemiological surveillance modeling system, which records cases from several regular epidemiological bulletins; national network of diagnosis and monitoring of HIV-infected individuals (ill or not); highly active antiretroviral therapy available free to all patients; mother-infant protection program; educational programs on condom use; the introduction of the female condom; development of AIDS studies in different areas to provide practical solutions; constant preoccupation about drug costs accounting for the patent breaking; and national production of many drugs currently in use. "
3.	HIV Infections (HIV Infection) 08/01/1998 - "The male condom in particular (and probably the female condom) has the special value of providing protection against HIV infection. " 11/01/1999 - "This study assessed use of Reality "female condoms" for anal sex by HIV-seronegative men who have sex with men and are at high risk for HIV infection. " 05/01/1998 - "A study conducted in Lusaka, Zambia, sought to determine whether couples at high risk of HIV infection would use the female condom over a 1-year period and if such use would lead to a reduction in unprotected coital acts. " 09/01/2010 - "Female condoms have a potential role in reducing HIV infection among female sex workers in Central America. " 01/01/2010 - "Out of 29 SWs who had regular partners, 44.8% use condom all the times with their regular partner, 92% had never seen female condom; 85 to 90% were aware about various symptoms/diseases transmitted by unsafe sexual practice in male and female; 23.4% took treatment from the health workers for such problems; 87.9% SWs were aware that HIV is transmitted by unprotected sex with an infected partner and 88.7% were aware that consistent use of condom could protect her from HIV infection. "
4.	Infections 03/01/2012 - "We reviewed published data on the effectiveness and acceptability of the female condom for protection against pregnancy and infection. " 01/01/2022 - "The female condom is a barrier method for the prevention of sexually transmissible infections and unintended pregnancy. " 09/01/2015 - "Single and married men preferred using female condoms with stable rather than casual partners, and for purposes of contraception rather than protection from infections. " 01/01/2015 - "Although the female condom can protect female students from infections and pregnancy, there are several barriers to its use. " 10/01/2010 - "In light of the 2009 approval of a new, cheaper female condom and the recent passage of comprehensive health care reform, we call for research examining how health care providers can best promote consumer use of Medicaid reimbursement to obtain this important infection-prevention device."
5.	Substance-Related Disorders (Drug Abuse) 08/01/2011 - "This study examined whether a five-session HIV prevention intervention (Safer Sex Skills Building [SSB]), including presentation, discussion, and practice with female condoms, improved female condom skills and attitude among women in outpatient substance abuse treatment. " 12/01/2000 - "Ninety HIV-positive women completed measures of demographic characteristics, exposure and use of female condoms, attitudes toward female and male condoms, sexual behaviours, and substance use. " 10/01/2010 - "As part of a larger National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trials Network HIV Prevention protocol, men in substance abuse treatment were administered male and female condom use skills measures (MCUS, FCUS) at preintervention, 2 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months postintervention. " 07/01/2014 - "Utilizing a SAVA (substance abuse, violence, and AIDS) syndemic framework, we qualitatively examined perspectives on female condoms and vaginal microbicides among 18 women with histories of methamphetamine abuse and partner violence in San Diego, California. "

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5.	Vaccines
6.	Anti-Retroviral Agents (Antiretroviral Agents)
7.	AIDS Vaccines
8.	Sunscreening Agents (Sunscreens)
9.	Detergents (Detergent)
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1.	Condoms (Condom)
2.	Female Condoms (Female Condom)
3.	Male Circumcision
4.	Contraception (Birth Control)
5.	Injections