PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Smith, M. AU - Barwin, B. N. TI - Vaginal mechanical contraceptive devices DP - 1983 Oct 01 TA - Canadian Medical Association Journal PG - 699--701 VI - 129 IP - 7 4099 - http://www.cmaj.ca/content/129/7/699.short 4100 - http://www.cmaj.ca/content/129/7/699.full SO - CMAJ1983 Oct 01; 129 AB - The alleged adverse effects of oral contraceptives and intrauterine devices have led to increased consumer and physician demand for vaginal contraceptive devices. The efficacy and the advantages and disadvantages of vaginal sponges, cervical caps and diaphragms are discussed and compared in this article.