Medical Uni References – Pregnancy Issue and Contraceptive Prevalence Rate

Effectiveness

According to the laboratory tests conducted over polyurethane that is used in production of Reality condom as well as Avanti male condom, it has been proven that STDs including Hepatitis B and AIDS viruses are unable to go through the polyurethane. After conducting the research regarding the female condom’s effectiveness, it was found that the alternative is as good as other barrier options out there such as the diaphragm, the male condom, or the cervical cap in providing safely against the pregnancy.

The accidental pregnancy rate during the six month period is from 2.6 % (for the women who prefer using condom in proper way and for each sexual intercourse) to 12.4% (for usual, less-than-best use). In order to arrive at a failure rate of a 12 month, the FDA dual the rates from a 6-month study: the rate of failure for the perfect users is presently listed as 5% and, for as 21% for the typical users.

It has also been illustrated by the clinical researches regarding the effectiveness of the female condom that the risk of having HIV AIDS among women is highly reduce by perfect using manner of this condom. It is believed that among the women having sexual intercourse at least twice a week with a HIV infected partner, the overall risk of having the same infection could be diminishes by around 90%.

Health effects

Since polyurethane instead of latex is used throughout the production of Reality Condom, it is the best choice for those who are allergic when it comes to latex rubber. Additionally, it doesn’t need a spermicide usage, and this is why it’s attractive for those who are facing difficulties due to the ingredients that are used in spermicides of today.

Although polyurethane doesn’t irrigate as latex does to one’s penis or vagina, there is always a bit chances of occurrence of such irritations. If the polyurethane condom is used in frequent manner, it might sensitize some persons to the material. However, this issue has been extremely rare, so far. Mild pain and itching are its popular symptoms.