Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Nov. 30, 2012
Mar. 30, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name FEMALE HEALTH CO    
Document Type 10-K    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-30    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   28,672,416  
Entity Public Float     $ 112,900,000
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Central Index Key 0000863894    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2012    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY