BARRIER METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION

PRESENTED BY: GROUP 3 BSN 2C

What is barrier methods?
 Barrier methods of contraception work by
blocking the sperm from passing through
the cervix and entering the uterus to
fertilize an egg. Both men and women can
use barrier method.

 Effectiveness 83.2%
Male condom

 Is a sheath made of latex, plastic or

natural membrane which is placed
over an erect penis to collect semen.
It is the most popular barrier
 A condom is made for one time use
only
 Effective 97% with perfect use.
Advantage:
 Males are available to participate in contraception
 Condoms are low-cost
Disadvantages
 Penis must be erect before placing condoms
 To prevent leakage- males must coitus interruptus, while
still erect.
 Condoms can leak and break
 Possible allergy to latex
 Possible decrease of sensation
Female condom
 The female condom is polyurethane
pouch intended for 1-time use similar to
the male condom. It contains 2 flexible
ring and measure 7.8 in diameter and
17cm long.

 Difficult to use- 79%

Advantage:
 Can be inserted up to 8hrs before the intercourse
 Both partner are protected against STI
 Available without prescription
Disadvantage
 May twist or slip during intercourse
 Expensive
Spermicide

 Forms chemical barrier preventing

pregnancy by killing or neutralizing
vaginal secretion
 Effective 72% typical use
Advantage:
 No prescription needed
 Can be used only or with condoms
 Penis can remain in vagina following
ejaculation
Disadvantage
 Can be irritation
 Messy
Diaphragm

 Is a dome shaped appliance made of

rubber that fits over cervix
 Once it position, the diaphragm provide
effective contraception for 6 hours, then
after intercourse the diaphragm must be
left in place at least 6 hours but not more
than 24 hours.
 87% if used correctly
Advantage:
 Barrier against STI
 Contains no hormone and
it safe while breastfeeding
 Penis can remain in
vagina after ejaculation
Disadvantage:
Difficult for some patient to
correctly place
Contradicted:
History of UTI- more
susceptible to infection
History of toxic shock
syndrome
CERVICAL CUP

 The cervical cup is a soft cup shaped

latex device that fits over the based
of a woman cervix.
 Must be fitted by a doctor
 It is inserted as long as 8hrs before
sexual activity and can be left in
place for as long as 48hrs.
 Use with spermicide
Advantage : Disadvantage:
 Gives the woman control  May be difficult to fit-
 Barrier against STI limited size
 Contains no hormone and  Must be fitted by a health
it safe while breastfeeding care provider
 Penis can remain in
vagina after ejaculation