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	BIRTH CONTROL OPTIONS: Contraceptive Sponge
		To use a sponge, you need to first moisten it with water so that it becomes foamy and then insert it into your vagina, positioning it so that it sits over the cervix.
		Failure rates for the sponge can vary widely depending on whether or not you have had a child as well as whether or not you have inserted the sponge properly.
		Since contraceptive sponges do not use hormones to prevent pregnancy, there are few side effects associated with their use.
	www.epigee.org /guide/sponge.html (509 words)

	Contraceptive sponge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The sponges are inserted vaginally prior to intercourse, and must be placed over the cervix to be effective.
		Insertion of the sponge requires reaching the cervix, and is generally performed by the woman.
		The Contraceptive Sponge, not being a hormonal contraceptive, has only a few risks, which include the possibility of contracting a yeast infection.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Contraceptive_sponge (361 words)

	Contraceptive Sponge: Contraceptive Quick Facts at MyPleasure
		The contraceptive sponge is a small, disposable sponge that contains spermicide and is placed over the cervix to kill sperm before they enter the uterus or fertilize an egg.
		Moisten the contraceptive sponge with water (not saliva!) and then insert into your vagina, placing it over your cervix, which is the opening of your uterus or womb.
		The contraceptive sponge is very effective for women who have not had children, but higher failure rates apply for women who use the sponge after they have given birth.
	www.mypleasure.com /education/contraception/contraceptive_sponge.asp (527 words)

	Contraceptive Vaginal Barriers (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The diaphragm, contraceptive sponge, cervical cap and female condom are vaginal barriers.
		To insert the sponge, remove the sponge from its package, moisten it with two tablespoons of clean water, squeeze it once.
		Consistent use is extremely important for successful use of contraceptive vaginal barriers so the woman needs to be certain the method she chooses will fit her needs.
	www4.nau.edu /fronske/brochures/barrier.html (1300 words)

	FHI - New Devices May Be Easier to Use
		All sponges are designed to be effective for many hours -- some as long as 24 hours -- regardless of the number of acts of sexual intercourse during this period.
		Clinical studies to determine the effect of contraceptive- sponge use on STD infection are limited.
		Efficacy of nonoxynol 9 contraceptive sponge use in preventing heterosexual acquisition of HIV in Nairobi prostitutes.
	www.fhi.org /en/rh/pubs/network/v20_2/nwvol20-2newdevices.htm (1622 words)

	Contraceptive Sponge
		The sponge is about 90 percent effective in preventing pregnancy when used alone, and up to 98 percent effective when used together with a latex condom.
		The contraceptive sponge needs to be inserted before sexual intercourse and left in position for at least six hours afterward.
		Forgetting to use the sponge and not using it correctly are the most common reasons for failure, an unplanned pregnancy.
	womenshealth.aetna.com /WH/ihtWH/r.WSIHW000/st.41823/t.42861.html (219 words)

	Contraceptive Sponge \| Birth Control Pills \| Pregnancy Risk \| Spermicide \|
		And the latest entry in the list of birth control options is contraceptive sponge, which is proved to be 90% effective when it comes to the result.
		Contraceptive sponge is a small, doughnut-shaped device that is coated with spermicide.
		Sponges are a physical barrier, trapping sperm and preventing their passage through the cervix into the female reproductive system.
	living.oneindia.in /kamasutra/facts-about-sex/2008/contraceptive-sponge-110608.html (567 words)

	Contraceptive sponge, vaginal definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Contraceptive sponge, vaginal: A contraceptive device that is donut-shaped, made of plastic, contains a spermicide (nonoxynol-9) and is inserted into the vagina to cover the cervix.
		The sponge should not be left in place more than 30 hours after insertion because of the risk, though low, of toxic shock syndrome (TSS).
		Aside from the sponge, the only other "woman-controlled" OTC choices were spermicidal foams or suppositories and the female condom.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=9798 (343 words)

	The Daily News - FDA allows contraceptive sponge back on the market (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Today Sponge, once the most popular female over-the-counter contraceptive in the United States, is coming back on the market after 10 years in limbo.
		The contraceptive was very popular with women because of its ease of use and the fact that it did not contain any hormones.
		The sponge gradually releases the spermicide, while providing a physical barrier to block the passage of sperm, which are absorbed into its many crevices.
	www.tdn.com /articles/2005/04/23/biz/news02.prt (518 words)

	Protecting Against Unintended Pregnancy: A Guide to Contraceptive Choices
		The sponge, a disk-shaped polyurethane device containing the spermicide nonoxynol-9, is not currently marketed but may be sold again in the future.
		Emergency contraceptives are about 75 percent effective, which means the number of women who would be expected to become pregnant after unprotected sex drops from eight without the "morning after pill" to two when it is used.
		Made up of matchstick-sized rubber rods, this contraceptive is surgically implanted under the skin of the upper arm, where it steadily releases the contraceptive steroid levonorgestrel.
	www.fda.gov /fdac/features/1997/397_baby.html (2662 words)

	Contraception Online Slides - gel, spermicide, barrier contraceptive, TodayÂ® sponge, nonoxynol-9, efficacy, vaginal ...
		A contraceptive intrauterine device (IUD) can be inserted at any time during a woman's menstrual cycle if it is certain that she is not pregnant and has not been at risk of pregnancy during that cycle.
		In a systematic review of randomized controlled trials that compared the vaginal contraceptive sponge with the diaphragm used with a spermicide, the sponge was statistically significantly less effective in preventing pregnancy overall.
		The Pharmatex sponge is a foam cylinder impregnated with 60 mg of the spermicide benzalkonium chloride.
	www.contraceptiononline.org /slides/slide01.cfm?q=gel (1254 words)

	Contraceptive sponge as a barrier method of birth control; Greenville North Carolina NC
		Contraceptive sponge as a barrier method of birth control; Greenville North Carolina NC To search for a specific phrase enclose that phrase in quotes.
		The vaginal contraceptive sponge is a barrier method of birth control.
		The difference in sponge failure rates for women who have given birth to children vaginally and those who have not may be due to changes in the cervix after vaginal delivery.
	www.uhseast.com /119651.cfm (471 words)

	Contraceptive Sponge - Contraceptive Choices
		That is, the sponge acts as a barrier to prevent semen from entering the cervix.
		The sponge must be inserted into the vagina and up against the cervix prior to the penis entering the vagina.
		Sponges must be stored in a clean, cool, dark place—not in the glove compartment of a car or in a purse.
	www.advocatesforyouth.org /youth/health/contraceptives/sponge.htm (415 words)

	New Devices May Be Easier to Use (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Currently, two contraceptive sponges — called Protectaid and Pharmatex — are available, primarily in Canada and Europe.
		All sponges are designed to be effective for many hours — some as long as 24 hours — regardless of the number of acts of sexual intercourse during this period.
		The Protectaid and Avert sponges have the advantage of being wet — water is not needed before they are used.
	www.reproline.jhu.edu /english/6read/6issues/6network/v20-2/nt2023.html (1586 words)

	Birth Control Bingo: Contraceptive Sponge \| Scarleteen
		Contraceptive sponges are far less effective for women who have given birth: they are best used by women who have never given birth.
		Sponges are used by first wetting and ten squeezing them to activate the spermicidal foam within them.
		Contraceptive sponges also may NOT be used during menstruation, and are not as effective as many other methods of birth control, including some other cervical barriers.
	www.scarleteen.com /birth_control_bingo_contraceptive_sponge (1285 words)

	CNN - 'Seinfeld's' Elaine's favorite contraceptive makes a comeback - June 4, 1999
		The sponge was not pulled from the marketplace because of lack of safety or efficacy, as some rumors had suggested.
		The sponge is particularly helpful for women who can't take hormonal contraceptives, such as the pill, or those who are sensitive to latex.
		The new sponge will be exactly the same as the original with a few utilitarian improvements, such as clearer instructions and a toll-free number to call for answers to questions.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/women/9906/04/sponge.reintro (762 words)

	Boston.com / Business / Sponge Contraceptive Returning to Market (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A contraceptive sponge for women is returning to the U.S. market for the first time in a decade, the manufacturer said on Friday.
		The sponge was made famous by the television comedy "Seinfeld," when the character Elaine hoarded the devices once they were no longer made.
		The sponge is a round, disposable device soaked with spermicide that is inserted into the vagina to block a woman's cervix.
	www.boston.com /business/articles/2005/04/22/sponge_contraceptive_returning_to_market?mode=PF (375 words)

	Wired News: Sponge Merchants Soak Up Business
		After an eight-year absence, the Today Sponge is once again available in Canada and can be purchased on the Internet, thanks to Allendale Pharmaceuticals, a startup business in New Jersey that bought rights to the Today Sponge from the drug company that discontinued it.
		A similar sponge was available in Canada, called Protectaid, so she figured it might appeal to those seeking a Today replacement.
		Even without the show's help, the sponge is attractive to women because it doesn't require spermicidal gels, works for up to 24 hours, goes practically unnoticed after it's inserted, and has an effectiveness rate of up to 91 percent.
	www.wired.com /news/medtech/0,1286,57914,00.html (866 words)

	Contraception sponge : American Pregnancy Association
		The contraceptive sponge is a soft saucer-shaped device made from polyurethane foam.
		When the contraceptive sponge is used correctly and consistently, it has about a 9% failure rate or almost 1 in 10.
		NOTE: The contraceptive sponge was removed from the market in 1994 by the FDA for health reasons, but has been recently re-approved by the FDA, so it may not be available in all areas.
	www.americanpregnancy.org /preventingpregnancy/contraceptivesponge.html (378 words)

	Today Sponge: 24 Hour Contraceptive
		The result is a convenient contraceptive that overcomes the inherent disadvantage of other vaginal contraceptive methods: lack of sexual spontaneity.
		The method-effectiveness for Today Sponge, which was derived from a controlled worldwide clinical study, is 89% to 91% (see Today Sponge product labeling).
		Because Today Sponge is made of soft polyurethane foam that mimics the feel of vaginal tissue, it is extremely comfortable and generally undetected by either partner during intercourse.
	www.todaysponge.co.uk /twentyfour.htm (378 words)

	Contraceptive Methods: Female Barrier Methods
		See the contraceptive sponge discussion below for a description of the three sponges that are becoming available.
		The Protectaid Contraceptive Sponge was introduced in Canada in 1996, and in Europe in 2000.
		The 12-month, cumulative life table termination rates per 100 women for overall pregnancy were 17.4 for the sponge versus 12.8 for the diaphragm in the larger U.S. trial, and 24.5 for the sponge and 10.9 for the diaphragm in a trial in the United Kingdom.
	www.rho.org /html/cont-female_barriers.htm (1993 words)

	THE BIRTH CONTROL SPONGE (Site not responding. Last check: )
		To remove the sponge: you pull on foam slots, or grasp it between two fingers (depending on the brand used) and gently withdraw it from the vagina.
		You must leave the sponge in place at least 2 to 6 hours after the last time you have sex, to allow time for the sperm to be killed.
		The Protectaid sponge was introduced in 1996, in Canada, and in 2000 in Europe.
	www.g-h-o.co.uk /sponge.htm (2522 words)

	Toxic-Shock Syndrome and the Vaginal Contraceptive Sponge
		Editorial Note: This report of four TSS cases among women using the contraceptive sponge is presented to inform physicians that a potential problem may exist and to encourage the reporting of additional cases.
		The contraceptive sponge is an effective means of contraception, with a failure rate similar to that for diaphragms (2); thus, the overall magnitude of the health risks associated with contraceptive-sponge use, including TSS, should be compared with the health risks of other methods of contraception and unprotected intercourse.
		If one assumes that the four cases reported so far were all attributable to contraceptive sponges, a minimum estimate of the incidence of nonmenstrual TSS associated with sponge use would be 10 cases (95% CI Poisson distribution, 3-20) per year per 100,000 women who use contraceptive sponges as their only method of contraception.
	www.cdc.gov /mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00000273.htm (1065 words)

	Protectaid Contraceptive Sponge with F-5 Gel(r) Effective for Contraception
		The Protectaid(R) sponge is an alternative method of contraception for women not taking the pill and who are looking for a non-hormonal method of contraception they can control.
		As a contraceptive, Protectaid's mode of action is threefold: it acts as a physical barrier preventing semen from entering the uterus (barrier action), it absorbs the semen (absorption effect) and finally it destroys the spermatozoa (F-5 Gel(R) spermicidal action).
		The [Protectaid(R) sponge can be inserted any time prior to sexual intercourse and should be left in at least six hours after the last sexual intercourse and for a maximum of up to twelve hours after being inserted.
	www.pslgroup.com /dg/6226.htm (751 words)

	BIRTH CONTROL RESOURCE: The Sponge
		Sponges are also not very effective in preventing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), like HIV and chlamydia.
		Sponge usage by many women has shown that there are not too many risks involved with this method of contraception.
		Sponges as contraception are easy and rather a relief for those women who find it hard to remember taking pills everyday.
	www.womens-health.co.uk /sponge.html (951 words)

	Barrier methods of birth control
		EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION — Emergency contraception (EC, also known as postcoital contraception or the morning-after pill) refers to the use of drugs to prevent pregnancy in women who have had recent unprotected intercourse (including sexual assault), or who have had a failure of another method of contraception (eg, broken condom).
		Lea contraceptive — The Lea contraceptive is a pliable, cup-shaped silicone bowl with a one-way valve that allows for the passage of cervical discharge, menses, and air trapped behind the device during insertion.
		Sponge — The Today sponge is a 2-inch wide circular disk that is 3/4 of an inch thick and attached to a loop that is used for removal.
	www.uptodate.com /patients/content/topic.do?topicKey=~Gy6jpJYYR1TNax (2274 words)

	Planned Parenthood Birth Control Sponge (Today Sponge)
		The sponge covers the cervix and blocks sperm from entering the uterus.
		Keep in mind that the contraceptive sponge does not protect you from sexually transmitted infections.
		The contraceptive sponge is available at family planning centers, drugstores, and in some supermarkets.
	www.plannedparenthood.org /health-topics/birth-control/birth-control-sponge-today-sponge-4224.htm (1111 words)

	Birth Control - Sponge
		The sponge is a donut-shaped polyurethane device containing spermicide and a woven polyester loop that hangs down into the vagina for removal.
		The sponge can be left in place for 24 hours and multiple acts of intercourse; however, it must be left in the vagina for 6 hours after the last act of intercourse.
		The sponge must not be left in the vagina for more than 30 hours or the female runs the risk of toxic shock syndrome.
	www.pamf.org /teen/sex/birthcontrol/sponge.html (290 words)

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