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Spermicide is most effective when used with a barrier method of Birth Control, like male and female condoms, cervical cap or diaphragm - used correctly spermicide with a condom or other barrier is between 90% and 95% effective.
When used alone, spermicide jelly, foam, sheet or suppository needs to be placed high in the vagina, against the cervix and you must add fresh spermicide each time you have vaginal intercourse - it is 70% to 85% effective in preventing pregnancy.
Each type of spermicide is used in a slightly different way. Be sure to read the instructions that are included in the box.
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What do spermicides contain?
Most spermicides contain nonoxynyl-9
Do spermicides cause irritation?
Some women and men are allergic to spermicides or find them irritating to the skin
What forms do Spermicides come in?
Spermicides come in many different forms such as jelly, foam, tablets, and even a transparent film
What types of spermicides are available for purchase in a pharmacy?
The types of spermicides available are as follows: Octoxynol 9, sodium cholate, some consider the lactic acid as a spermicide too. The Benzalkonium and sodium cholate are also known spermicides.
What is the effectiveness of Spermicides?
They work 79% of the time
Where are Spermicides placed?
All are placed in the vagina
What are the artificial types of family planning?
Artificial family planning would include the use of pills, the use of IUD, ligation or vasectomy, the use of barrier protections such as condoms, and use of spermicides and other biological agents.
What are some household spermicides?
There are none that are both safe and effective. I would avoid going down this road altogether, as most "home remedies" are myths. Check with your local drug store pharmacist or your doctor instead, spermicides are not all that expensive. One of the popular active ingredients in many spermicides is nonoxynol-9.
What kind of emergency plan do you need?
spermicides...to kill ur sperm
What birth control doesnt affect the hormones in a womans body?
Condoms, spermicides, copper IUDs, diaphragms, cervical caps, vaginal sponges, spermicides, withdrawal, and calendar planning are all hormone free.
What is the function of spermicides?
Spermicides are a type of contraceptive that contain chemicals designed to immobilize or kill sperm, preventing them from reaching and fertilizing an egg. They are typically used in conjunction with barrier methods such as condoms or diaphragms to enhance their effectiveness. Spermicides are available in various forms, including gels, foams, creams, and suppositories.
Can you use spermacide as birth control?
That is its intended use. However, it is not one of the most effective methods of birth control. Statistically, if a woman relies solely on the use of spermicides for a period of 6 years, she will almost certainly become pregnant at least once in that time.
