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b. Foam Tablet
Foam tablet is an effective device which is inserted into
the vagina 10 to 15 minutes before sexual intercourse.
With the body temperature, it melts down and forms a
foam. So, it is regarded as a foam tablet. In the market,
it is available as ‘Kamal’ tablet. The formation of foam
neutralizes the sperms and blocks the entrance of
sperms into vagina.

Advantages Fig: 28
It is an effective device.
It is cheap.
It is easily available in the market.
It is easy to use.
It does not cause negative effects.

Disadvantages
It is only partially effective against STIs.
Some may have possibilities of allergies or irritation.
People need to wait for 10 to 15 minutes to melt down foam tablet before sexual
intercourse which may be impractical.

c. Depoprovera Injection
It is the device which is taken in the form of injection.
It is used once in 3 months interval either in thigh or
arm. As it is taken in 3 months interval, it is called as
tin mahine sui (three months) injection or sangini sui.
It contains progesterone hormone. It should be taken
within 7 days of menstruation. It suppresses the ovum
production, makes the cervical mucus thick which
blocks the entrance of sperms into vagina and disturbs in
implantation of fertilized zygote into the walls of uterus.
Fig: 29
Advantages
It works for 3 months.
Females do not need to use any other devices.
Even diabetic and hypertension patients can also use it.
Disadvantages
Females gain weight.
It may cause abdominal pain and headache in some females.
It causes irregularity of menstruation cycle.
It causes excessive bleeding during menstruation.
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