The male condom
The male condom is a barrier contraceptive made of latex or polyurethane. The condom must be fitted over the erect penis. The condom is sold over-the-counter and when used properly is an inexpensive, effective barrier to pregnancy and sexually-transmitted disease.
Review Date: 12/31/2008
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of
General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington
School of Medicine; and Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative
of Puget Sound, Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty,
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington
School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
