Barrier Methods

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By Dr Helen Webberley MBChB MRCGP MFSRH | GMC no. 3657058

I am an NHS GP and a sexual health and hormone specialist. I can give advice on any medical matter, and I offer safe access to medical advice, prescription medication, blood tests and x-rays, and specialist referrals to your local private hospital as needed.

Free Medical Advice on Contraception

Barrier Contraception Methods

Barrier contraceptive methods work by creating a physical barrier between the female egg and male sperm

Condoms

Male condoms are 98% effective and female condoms are 95% effective at preventing pregnancy with perfect use.
Often used as an additional method alongside the use of another method of contraception to prevent the transmission of infection
Male condoms are the most efficient means of protecting against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) during penetrative sex
Dental Dams are available for sexually active men and women to protect against exposure to sexually transmitted infections during oral sex
Condoms can also prevent transmission of the Human Papilloma Viruses (HPV) that are linked to pre-cancerous changes of the cervical cells. (CIN)

Diaphragms and cervical caps

Shaped latex ‘cap’ that a woman fits over her cervix (entrance to the womb) prior to intercourse, to act as a barrier and prevent sperm reaching the womb and prevent fertilisation of the egg. It is used with a spermicide cream or gel and is removed 6 hours after sex
Diaphragms and caps are 92-96% effective with perfect use
Cervical caps can be bought at a chemist without any medical input
Diaphragms are available in different sizes and are usually issued following advice and examination by a trained health professional.
There is little evidence that diaphragms/caps reduce the risk of HIV/STI transmission or development of CIN.

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Basic Chlamydia/gonorrhoea urine test

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Test for 7 infections- Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Mycoplasma Genitalium, Ureaplasma, Trichomonas vaginalis, Herpes Simplex 1/11 and Gardnerella vaginalis

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Please note that this service does not aim to replace advice given to you by your own doctor, it is meant to supplement your health knowledge and awareness.

It is never to be used in the case of a medical emergency.