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Re: effectiveness of sponges?????

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 30 Aug 2000 23:16:09 -0500 (CDT)

At Wed, 30 Aug 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>i would like to know personal or Dr.'s opinions on the effectiveness of
>sponges compared to types of cervical caps. is the only difference that
>one soaks up the sperm and the other just blocks it? also, in general,
>how effective is the sponge without use of condoms?
>thanks,
>
>michelle

Michelle, The sponge by itself is about 80-85% effective. I am not aware on any side by side comparisons between the cap and the sponge. The one difference is the fact that the sponge contains a spermicide. It also is effective primarily as a blocker... Lynn 

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana


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