COVID-19に対する防護対策や緩和戦略は、性感染症（STI）ケアを含む非緊急医療に影響を与えます。COVID-19パンデミックの前、STIの発生は増加していました。クラミジア、梅毒、淋病などの無症状の病気が見過ごされる可能性があることは、重大な懸念をもたらします。性感染症（STD）への認識の高まりや、意図しない妊娠の増加率など、いくつかの要因が市場の成長を押し進めています。2022年5月にJournal Plosに掲載された記事によると、パンデミックを抑制するために、イタリア政府はCOVID-19のロックダウンを実施し、2020年3月11日から4月26日まで人口移動と社会的相互作用に対して considerable 限制を行いました。隔離は、人々に社会的距離の2つの異なるゆがみを経験させました。しかし、隔離は社会的親密さを強化し、家族やカップルを長期間一緒に生活させることを余儀なくさせました。このような要因は、パンデミック期間中にその国の市場に重要な影響を及ぼしました。しかし、パンデミック後の厳しい規制の緩和は、市場の成長を後押ししました。

• 1 イントロダクション

  • 1.1 調査の前提条件と市場の定義

  • 1.2 本調査の範囲

• 2 調査手法

• 3 エグゼクティブサマリー

• 4 市場ダイナミクス

  • 4.1 市場概要

  • 4.2 市場の促進要因

    • 4.2.1 性感染症（STD）に対する意識の向上

    • 4.2.2 意図しない妊娠の増加

  • 4.3 市場の抑制要因

    • 4.3.1 避妊具の使用に伴う副作用

  • 4.4 ポーターのファイブフォース分析

    • 4.4.1 新規参入の脅威

    • 4.4.2 買い手・消費者の交渉力

    • 4.4.3 サプライヤーの交渉力

    • 4.4.4 代替品の脅威

    • 4.4.5 競合・競争状況の激しさ

• 5 市場セグメンテーション（市場規模別、金額、百万米ドル）

  • 5.1 タイプ別

    • 5.1.1 コンドーム

    • 5.1.2 ダイヤフラム

    • 5.1.3 頚椎用キャップ

    • 5.1.4 スポンジ

    • 5.1.5 ヴァージナルリング

    • 5.1.6 子宮内避妊器具（IUD）

    • 5.1.7 その他のタイプ

  • 5.2 男女別

    • 5.2.1 男性

    • 5.2.2 女性

• 6 競合情勢

  • 6.1 企業プロファイル

    • 6.1.1 Reckitt Benckiser

    • 6.1.2 Cooper Surgical Inc

    • 6.1.3 Abbvie Inc. (Allergan PLC)

    • 6.1.4 Merck & Co. Inc

    • 6.1.5 Bayer AG

    • 6.1.6 Mylan Laboratories

    • 6.1.7 DKT International

    • 6.1.8 Pfizer Inc

• 7 市場機会と今後の動向

The Italy Contraceptive Devices Market size is estimated at USD 421.61 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 570.35 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.23% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The protective treatments or mitigation strategies for COVID-19 influence non-emergency medical care, including STI care. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, STI occurrence was rising. The fact that illnesses like chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea are asymptomatic and may have been overlooked because of this raises serious concerns. Certain factors are driving the market growth, including the increasing awareness about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and the rising rate of unintended pregnancies. As per an article published by Journal Plos in May 2022, to contain the pandemic, the Italian government enforced a COVID-19 lockdown that resulted in considerable limitations on population movement and social interactions from March 11 to April 26, 2020. The quarantine compelled people to undergo two distinct distortions of social distance. However, quarantine intensified and compelled social intimacy, compelling families and couples to live together continuously for an extended period. Such factors had a significant impact on the market in the country during the pandemic. However, the relaxation of strict regulations during the post-pandemic period boosted the growth of the market.

According to the European Consortium for Emergency Contraception data published in 2022, around 4.7 thousand STIs were recorded in Italy in 2020. According to the report, bacterial and viral infections accounted for about 2.8 thousand and 1.9 thousand of the diagnosed cases of STIs, respectively. The increased use of contraception has improved health-related outcomes, including maternal and infant mortality, and decreased the risk of STIs. In addition, a rise in the number of gynecologists using these contraceptive methods for birth control is anticipated to drive the industry's growth in the coming years. According to the Lancet article published in July 2022, the number of IUDs in terms of contraceptive methods in Italy had grown to 15%. Thus, the increasing usage of contraceptive devices is expected to drive market growth in the country.

Italy Contraceptive Devices Market Trends

Condom Segment is Expected to Dominate the Market Over the Forecast Period

A condom is a sheath-shaped barrier device used during sexual intercourse to reduce the probability of pregnancy or an STI. There are both male and female condoms available in the market. Their use significantly decreases the risk of gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, hepatitis B, and HIV/AIDS. They also protect against genital herpes, human papillomavirus (HPV), and syphilis to a lesser extent. Increasing consumer awareness of condom use, the availability of various condom varieties to meet consumer needs, and initiatives to stop the spread of STIs and HIV are expected to boost the market over the forecast period.

The demand for condoms in the country is anticipated to be aided by an increase in government initiatives and awareness campaigns encouraging their use. The market is expected to witness growth as a result of government agencies and international healthcare organizations purchasing large quantities of the product for free or heavily discounted distribution. In order to combat the HIV and other STI epidemics and prevent unintended pregnancies, governments around the world are launching campaigns to increase awareness of the issue and encourage young people to use contraceptives. Therefore, to prevent or reduce the risk of infectious diseases, the use of condoms is expected to increase in Italy, driving the market's growth.

Vaginal Ring is Expected to Hold a Significant Share Over the Forecast Period

The vaginal ring is a small, flexible ring worn inside the vagina for birth hormones. It releases the hormones estrogen and progestin through the vaginal lining to prevent pregnancy. It is worn for three weeks and then removed for one week.

The increasing rate of unwanted pregnancies, rising awareness among the Italian population, and increasing product launches by various market players are expected to contribute to the growth of the market.

For instance, the article published in Journal Plos one in November 2022 mentioned that 40.4% of surgical abortions were performed in Tuscany, and over 3,824 fertile women aged 14 to 49 years had abortions in 26 Italian hospitals. Such high abortion rates in Italy are expected to drive the demand for vaginal rings to avoid unwanted pregnancies and abortions, which is expected to contribute to the growth of the market.

Also, increasing product launches are expected to contribute to the growth of the segment. For instance, in March 2021, Mithra commercially launched the vaginal contraceptive ring Myring in Italy under the trademark Krikos. The increasing number of unwanted pregnancies and rising product launches are expected to drive the growth of the segment.

Italy Contraceptive Devices Industry Overview

The Italian contraceptive devices market is fragmented and competitive due to the presence of several market players. Some of the market players include Reckitt Benckiser, Cooper Surgical Inc., Abbvie Inc. (Allergan PLC), Merck & Co. Inc., and Bayer AG.

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• 1 INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition

  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

• 2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

• 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• 4 MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview

  • 4.2 Market Drivers

    • 4.2.1 Increasing Awareness about Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

    • 4.2.2 Rising Rate of Unintended Pregnancies

  • 4.3 Market Restraints

    • 4.3.1 Side Effects Associated With the Use of Contraceptive Devices

  • 4.4 Porter's Five Force Analysis

    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants

    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers

    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products

    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

• 5 MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size by Value - USD million)

  • 5.1 By Type

    • 5.1.1 Condoms

    • 5.1.2 Diaphragms

    • 5.1.3 Cervical Caps

    • 5.1.4 Sponges

    • 5.1.5 Vaginal Rings

    • 5.1.6 Intra Uterine Device (IUD)

    • 5.1.7 Other Types

  • 5.2 By Gender

    • 5.2.1 Male

    • 5.2.2 Female

• 6 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Company Profiles

    • 6.1.1 Reckitt Benckiser

    • 6.1.2 Cooper Surgical Inc

    • 6.1.3 Abbvie Inc. (Allergan PLC)

    • 6.1.4 Merck & Co. Inc

    • 6.1.5 Bayer AG

    • 6.1.6 Mylan Laboratories

    • 6.1.7 DKT International

    • 6.1.8 Pfizer Inc

• 7 MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS