Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Single-Use Internal Condom

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)

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Abstract

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)

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  • Condoms, Female
  • Female Condom
  • Female Condoms
  • Condom, Female
  • Condom, Single-Use Internal
  • Condoms, Single-Use Internal
  • Internal Condom, Single-Use
  • Internal Condoms, Single-Use
  • Single Use Internal Condom
  • Single-Use Internal Condoms

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

2025 (1996)

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WP 640

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Single-Use Internal Condom. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019111. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019111
  2. Single-Use Internal Condom. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Female_condom
  3. Single-Use Internal Condom. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q864088