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12- Remind her to have an annual gynecologic examination.

13- Tell her that IUD must be replaced periodically as it loss it's effectiveness.

14- Follow-up after 1mounth, 3, 6 and then every 1 year.

2- Condoms

Definition: -

• Is a rubber sheath-shaped barrier used during sexual intercourse to reduce the

probability of pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection (STI).

• There are both male and female condoms.

1- Male Condom

Definition: -

• It is a rubber sheath that prevent deposition of semen in the vagina .

• Male condom is placed over the penis in male.

• Diameter (3- 3.5 cm) and from 15- 20 long .

Mechanism of Action:-

• The rubber sheath is covering the man's erect penis to prevent the sperm

transposition into the vagina, so it prevents the pregnancy and transmission of

sexually transmitted infection.

Indications

1. Prevent immature ejaculation

2. Prevent sexual transmitted disease (STDS)

3. Birth control method

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