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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.
What are the disadvantages of having spermicides?
Some disadvantages of using spermicides include potential irritation or allergic reactions in the genital area, increased risk of urinary tract infections, and limited effectiveness when used alone (higher efficacy when used with other contraceptive methods).
Which contraceptive method works by killing sperm so that they can't reach the egg?
Spermicides work by killing sperm and preventing them from reaching the egg. Spermicides come in various forms such as gels, foams, and films, and are typically used with another form of contraception for better effectiveness.
Do spermicides cause irritation?
Some women and men are allergic to spermicides or find them irritating to the skin
What do spermicides contain?
Spermicides contain chemicals that immobilize or kill sperm, such as nonoxynol-9 or octoxynol. These chemicals work by disrupting the sperm cell membrane and preventing it from fertilizing an egg. Spermicides are available in various forms, including foams, gels, creams, and suppositories.
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.
Where are Spermicides placed?
All are placed in the vagina
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 method that works by blocking sperm from reaching the egg?
Contraception by the 'barrier' method - such as a condom, or a diaphragm in the woman. Contrast this with phamaceutical methods, such as the Pill, or spermicides.
