Male condom is one of the contraceptives in the form of a thin sarong that diujungnya closed tightly to accommodate sperm. The benefit of a condom is to prevent sperm from entering the uterus and fertilizing an egg. Another benefit is to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases and infections.
The effectiveness and benefits of condoms are very high when used correctly and disciplined, with a success rate of 95% in prevention of pregnancy and can be used by all men / husbands who are not allergic to rubber / latex. In addition clinically helpful condoms also prevent:
- Vaginitis caused by inpeksi such as trichomoniasis
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
- Gonorrhea
Chlamydia - Syphilis
- Chancroid
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
In addition, the benefits of condoms made of latex are also able to prevent against:
- Human papilloma virus (HPV) that can cause genital warts
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) which can cause genital herpes - Hepatitis-B virus.