Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Dec. 09, 2016
Mar. 31, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2016    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Registrant Name FEMALE HEALTH CO    
Entity Central Index Key 0000863894    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-30    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Entity Public Float     $ 50.0
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   31,338,249