What is the contraceptive sponge?

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Contraceptive Sponge

These are small polyurethane sponges, shaped to fit over the cervix. They are disposable, impregnated with spermicide and they have a tape allowing them to be removed easily. The sponge is moistened before insertion. A sponge is introduced up to 24 hours before intercourse.

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• 1 How important is effective contraception for the world's population?
• 2 How long can my partner's sperm survive in me?
•  3 How long are my eggs capable of fertilisation?
• 4 How long does my fertile phase last?
• 5 What is an ideal contraceptive?
• 6 How can the effectiveness of a contraceptive method be measured?
• 7 Can knowledge of the fertile phase be used for effective contraception?
• 8 I am breast-feeding my baby. Do I need contraception?
• 9 How effective is coitus interruptus?
• 10 How effective are condoms (sheaths)
• 11 What are the advantages and disadvantages of condoms?
• 12 How long have vaginal methods of contraception been available?
• 13 How can I get a diaphragm (cap)
• 14 How can the cap be checked?
• 15 How effective are diaphragms and caps?
• 16 What are the advantages and disadvantages of vaginal methods?
• 17 What is the contraceptive sponge?
• 18 How effective is the contraceptive sponge?
• 19 What is the female condom?
• 20 What are the advantages and disadvantages of female condoms?
• 21 How effective are spermicides?
• 22 What are the advantages and disadvantages of spermicides?
• 23 Which contraceptives are appropriate for an adolescent?
• 24 Which contraceptives are appropriate for a woman in her forties?
• 25 If I am taking the combined oral contraceptive pill or cyclical HRT, how can I tell when I have reached my menopause?
• 26 How effective is the Persona Unipath Personal Contraceptive System?
• 27 Where can I obtain further information about contraception?
• 28 Support Groups.

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