Learning Outcomes

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

• Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold.
• Describe the types of barrier contraceptives.
• Describe the mechanism of action, use, effectiveness, advantages and disadvantages of the male condom.
• Explain the use, advantages and disadvantages of the female condom.
• Discuss the use, advantages and disadvantages of using diaphragms.
• Describe the mechanism of action, effectiveness and advantages of spermicides.