Journal article
Efficacy of the male latex condom and of the female polyurethane condom as barriers to semen during intercourse: a randomized clinical trial
American journal of epidemiology, Vol.166(1), pp.88-96
07/01/2007
DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwm046
PMID: 17420182
Abstract
In this 2000-2001 study, the authors compared the effectiveness of the male latex condom and the female polyurethane condom by assessing frequency and types of mechanical failure and by evaluating semen exposure during use. Eligible women from Birmingham, Alabama, were randomly assigned to begin the study with 10 male condoms and then switch to 10 female condoms (n = 55), or vice versa (n = 53), and were trained to use both types. Data collection included questionnaires for each condom use and measurement of prostate-specific antigen in specimens of vaginal fluid taken before and after intercourse. Participants returned 700 male condoms and 678 female condoms, and they reported mechanical problems for 9% and 34%, respectively. Moderate-high postcoital prostate-specific antigen levels (> or = 22 ng/ml) were detected in 3.5% of male condom uses and 4.5% of female condom uses (difference = 1%, 95% confidence interval: -1.6, 3.7). Moderate-high prostate-specific antigen values (> or = 22 ng/ml) were more frequent with mechanical problems (male condom, 9.6%; female condom, 9.4%) but less frequent with other problems (3.0% and 0.9%) or correct use with no problems (2.7% and 2.5%). This study indicates that although mechanical problems are more common with the female condom than with the male condom, these devices may involve a similar risk of semen exposure. Objectively assessed semen exposure is associated with self-reported mechanical problems.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Efficacy of the male latex condom and of the female polyurethane condom as barriers to semen during intercourse: a randomized clinical trial
- Creators
- Maurizio Macaluso - Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRichard Blackwell - University of Alabama at BirminghamDenise J Jamieson - Centers for Disease Control and PreventionAndrzej Kulczycki - University of Alabama at BirminghamMichael P Chen - Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRachel Akers - University of Alabama at BirminghamDhong-jin Kim - University of Alabama at BirminghamAnn Duerr
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- American journal of epidemiology, Vol.166(1), pp.88-96
- DOI
- 10.1093/aje/kwm046
- PMID
- 17420182
- ISSN
- 0002-9262
- eISSN
- 1476-6256
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 07/01/2007
- Academic Unit
- Obstetrics and Gynecology; VPMA - Administration
- Record Identifier
- 9984446424202771
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