title: Barrier and spermicidal contraceptives in adolescence.
abstract: This article describes both barrier and spermicide methods of contraception including the male and female condom, diaphragm, contraceptive sponge, Lea Shield, cervical cap and multiple spermicide options. Their efficacy, differences and proper use are discussed with an emphasis on the adolescent user.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Queen's University, Victory 4, Kingston General Hospital, 76 Stuart Street, Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7, Canada.
authors.forename: Jenna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McNaught
authors.forename: Mary Anne
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Jamieson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D019111:Single-Use Internal Condom / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D042121:Contraception, Barrier / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004868:Equipment Failure / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012736:Sex Education; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D013089:Spermatocidal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D013089:Spermatocidal Agents