Yugoslavian experience with the contraceptive sponge.
A trial of the contraceptive sponge was conducted at two clinics (403 subjects) in Yugoslavia. Women were periodically followed up for 1 year. The 1-year method pregnancy rate (life-table) was 5.6 per 100 women. Rates of other events leading to discontinuation of sponge use were similarly low. There were no serious complications. The results of the study show that the contraceptive sponge may be successfully used by a population of women with limited experience with the use of vaginal contraceptive methods.
D000282:Administration, Intravaginal; D000328:Adult; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017137:Nonoxynol; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D011140:Polyurethanes; D011247:Pregnancy; D013089:Spermatocidal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D015022:Yugoslavia
D011140:Polyurethanes; D013089:Spermatocidal Agents; D017137:Nonoxynol; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols