Medical Device
female condom
fe·male con·dom [ fee-meyl kon-duhm ]
Subclass of:
Contraceptive Devices, Female
Definitions related to female condoms:
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A female condom is a sheath-like device that lines the vaginal wall and is inserted into the vagina prior to the initiation of coitus. It is indicated for contraceptive and prophylactic (preventing the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases) purposes.Standard Product NomenclatureU.S Food & Drug Administration, 2003
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(condoms, female) A soft, loose-fitting polyurethane sheath, closed at one end, with flexible rings at both ends. The device is inserted into the vagina by compressing the inner ring and pushing it in. Properly positioned, the ring at the closed end covers the cervix, and the sheath lines the walls of the vagina. The outer ring remains outside the vagina, covering the labia. (Med Lett Drugs Ther 1993 Dec 24;35(12):123)NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The female condom - also called an internal condom - is a birth control (contraceptive) device that acts as a barrier to keep sperm from entering the uterus. It protects against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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