Vaginal sponge.

摘要

There is disclosed a vaginal sponge for reduction in sexually transmitted disease. In a preferred embodiment there is disclosed a bacteriocidal virocidal sponge containing iodine and preferably a surfactant which can be used as a contraceptive and as therapy for vaginitis. It consists of a polyurethane open cell foam impreganted with a surfactant and iodine. A bactericidal tampon containing an iodophor does not induce toxic shock syndrome.