The Female Health Company (FHC) manufactures, markets and sells the female condom (FC), the only product approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under a woman's control, which provides dual protection against unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome HIV/AIDS. The product is sold or available through various channels in 116 countries. It is commercially marketed directly to consumers in 15 countries by various country specific partners, including in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Brazil, India and Canada.