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PubMed1987

Updated pregnancy rates for the Today contraceptive sponge.

Pregnancy rates (method and user) were evaluated for 2245 women who participated in the phase III clinical trials of the Today contraceptive sponge. User and method pregnancy rates were similar for women of different ages and parities. The 1-year method and user pregnancy rates (life table per 100 women) were 8.2 and 5.6, respectively.

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PubMed1991

A diaphragm tampon applied to an ovulation method in a birth control system.

Gynaeseal is a re-usable diaphragm tampon made from latex which forms a unique cervico-vaginal seal and isolates menstrual loss. In a prospective study involving 80 women, Gynaeseal was offered in combination with the Billings Ovulation Method in an advised birth control system. This system included: use of the diaphragm tampon during the menstruation-fertile phase interphase; periodic abstinence during the overtly fertile phase of the cycle; and if extreme reliability was required, for a further 2 days after the Billings method 'rules' allow resumption of intercourse. The diaphragm tampon successfully complemented the Billings Ovulation Method with 44 women (60.4%) assessing the GOM System as being as good, or better than, currently available reversible methods. It functioned effectively as a tampon with 50% (31 women) stating that they used the product as a contraceptive. One woman claimed an unplanned pregnancy. No significant medical complications were recorded. The product has major advantages as a tampon: it is easily and accurately inserted because of the efficient applicator; it isolated menstrual loss within a collection chamber; it protects the cervix; and it facilitates sexual activity. Based on a minimum effective diameter (62mm), the diaphragm tampon does not interfere with the normal physiology of the vagina. There appeared to be no significant distortion of normal adult pelvic anatomy, and properly placed, no sensation of the diaphragm tampon's presence. Regarding insertion of the diaphragm tampon using the spiral-curved applicator: 31 women (42.5%) had little or no difficulty; 29 (39.7%) moderate difficulty; 13 (17.8%) experienced serious difficulty; and 7 (8.7%) were unable to use the product.

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PubMed1996

The prediction of accurate contraceptive use from attitudes and knowledge.

A framework of the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and behavior was described in the context of couple's use of birth control. It was hypothesized that when knowledge of behavioral enactment is present, attitudes and beliefs about susceptibility to pregnancy will be predictive of accurate use of the diaphragm. Respondents were 111 women who participated in a three-wave panel design focusing on diaphragm use. Analyses indicated that the level of knowledge about what a woman should do to use the diaphragm correctly was high. Correct knowledge, however, did not translate into accurate behavior. Motivational factors focusing on attitudes, perceived susceptibility to pregnancy, and normative factors were also relevant.

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