MECHANICAL

CONTRACEPTIVES
GYAN VIHAR SCHOOL OF PHARMACY Mahal, Jagatpura, Jaipur
RAVINDER RANA, B.Pharmacy(iv)
24 Jan. 2010

Condom is made up of very thin sheath of rubber latex or silicon which can be
stretched according to size of the erect penis. It is used by the men during sex
ABSTRACT sometimes condoms are used along with a spermicidal, which gives extra
protection from pregnancy to occur. Condom provides reliable protection not only
from pregnancy but also against sexually trasmitted diseases.

INTRODUCTION

Mechanical contraceptives are used either to physically block the union of sperms and ovum or
chemically inactivate the sperms in the vagina. The popularity of mechanical methods is increasing day
by day because these method are effective and can prevent sexually transmitted disease and cause no
serious adverse effect.

nt Types Of Mechanical Contraceptives 4. Intrauterine Contraceptive

Device
Composition:
Male Latex Condom Polyethylene material (plastic) +
barium sulphate to render it radio
Female Latex Condom opaque.
Diaphragm
Additions include:
Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Copper
Capper+si;ver
progesterone
1. Male Latex Condom
1.Latex condoms also performed better for the consumer:
they were stronger and thinner than rubber condoms, Two nylon threads are attached to its lower stem and protrude
and had a shelf life of five years (compared to three out of the cervix to be a marker for its presence and facilitates
months for rubber its removal.

Timing of insertion :
By the end of menstruation or in the immediate
2. Female Latex Condom postmenstrual period.
Postpartum (4-6 weeks after delivery).
As effective as the male condom. The female
Postabortive (2-3 weeks after abortion, or end of
condom is a thin sheath or pouch worn by a woman 1st menstruation).
during sex. It entirely lines the vagina and helps to
prevent pregnancy and
sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including
HIV. ADVANTAGES
Two types of female condom are

available . Easy to initiate and discontinue

No systemic side effects
No effects on future fertility, or present lactation
Fairly reliable
May prevent transmission of STDs
3. Diaphragm
Vaginal diaphragm is a dome shaped device
made up oaf soft rubber or latex and fitted DISADVANTAGES
with a spring in its rim. It act as an
mechanical barrier because it does not allow
the sperm to enter into the uterus. The Difficult to use consistently and
diaphragm is inserted into the vagina before correctly
intercourse where it covers the cervix May interrupt sexual activity and
completely, they vary in size pleasure
Some require partner's participation
Less effective than other modem
methods

It is necessary to inform women who use condom about emergency contraception for
reducing of unwanted pregnancy during usage, and also it is suggested to introduce new
CONCLUSION different verity of IUD for reduction of menstrual complications and also providing
appropriate counselling family planning program for reduction of misconception about IUD.