title: Vaginal mechanical contraceptive devices.
abstract: The alleged adverse effects of oral contraceptives and intrauterine devices have led to increased consumer and physician demand for vaginal contraceptive devices. The efficacy and the advantages and disadvantages of vaginal sponges, cervical caps and diaphragms are discussed and compared in this article.
mesh_terms: D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000592:standards; D003274:Contraceptive Devices, Female; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013089:Spermatocidal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014621:Vagina
chemical_list: D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D013089:Spermatocidal Agents