The female condom
The female condom, like the male condom, is a barrier contraceptive made of latex or polyurethane. The condom has a ring on each end. The ring that is placed inside the vagina fits over the cervix, while the other ring, which is open, rests outside of the vagina and covers the vulva. The female condom is sold over-the-counter.
Review Date: 05/12/2008
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer,
Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant
Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; Susan Storck,
MD, FACOG, Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Chief,
Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health
Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, WA. Also reviewed by David
Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
