Patricia A. Yranski and Mary E. Gamache report no conflict of interest or financial relationship relevant to this article.
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New Options for Barrier Contraception
Article first published online: 27 MAY 2008
DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2008.00250.x
© 2008, AWHONN, the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
Issue
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing
Volume 37, Issue 3, pages 384–389, May/June 2008
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How to Cite
Yranski, P. A. and Gamache, M. E. (2008), New Options for Barrier Contraception. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, 37: 384–389. doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2008.00250.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 27 MAY 2008
- Article first published online: 27 MAY 2008
- Accepted January 2008
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Keywords:
- birth control;
- contraceptive sponge;
- cervical cap;
- contraceptive shield
ABSTRACT
Barrier contraceptives are a safe alternative to hormonal methods of fertility management. Newer barrier method options include the Today Sponge, the FemCap, and the Lea’s Shield. Understanding the use, benefits, and limitations of these barrier methods of birth control will assist women’s health care providers to better meet the family planning needs of their patients.