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Safety, functionality and acceptability of a prototype polyurethane condom

G Farr1, V Katz, S K Spivey

  • 1Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA.

Advances in Contraception : the Official Journal of the Society for the Advancement of Contraception
|December 24, 1997
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Polyurethane condoms offer a safe alternative to latex, with similar breakage rates and few adverse events. This synthetic material may increase condom acceptability and protected intercourse.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Materials Science
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • Latex condoms are standard but may have acceptability issues.
  • Synthetic materials offer potential alternatives for improved user experience.
  • Polyurethane condoms aim to provide a safe and effective contraceptive option.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and functionality of polyurethane condoms.
  • To assess user acceptability and adverse events associated with polyurethane condom use.
  • To compare polyurethane condom performance to established latex condom data.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, noncomparative clinical study.
  • Fifty-one healthy, contracepting, mutually monogamous couples participated.

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  • Participants used prototype polyurethane condoms for 10 acts of intercourse over 4 weeks, with genital examinations.

    • Main Results:

    • Fifty couples completed the study, with 517 acts of intercourse.
    • Two minor, non-serious adverse events reported (introitus irritation, penile lesion), both resolved.
    • Polyurethane condom breakage and slippage rates were comparable to latex condoms.

    Conclusions:

    • Polyurethane condoms are a safe and functional alternative to latex condoms.
    • The synthetic material demonstrates good acceptability and may lead to increased protected intercourse.
    • Further research can explore wider adoption of polyurethane condoms in reproductive health programs.