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Most spermicides contain nonoxynyl-9

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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.


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 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 are spermicide?

Spermicide condoms are condoms that contain a spermicide which is something that deactivates and kills the sperm. It's just an added bonus to prevent pregnancy, however these can be more expensive and one or both of the partners could be allergic to spermicides.


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.


Chemical methods of birth control?

Chemical methods of birth control include hormonal contraceptives such as birth control pills, patches, and injections. These methods work by altering hormone levels to prevent ovulation or thicken cervical mucus to block sperm. Another chemical method is spermicides, which contain chemicals that immobilize or kill sperm to prevent fertilization.


In the method of contraception chemicals are used to kill or immobilize sperm?

This method is known as spermicide. Spermicides are substances that contain chemicals that immobilize or kill sperm, thus preventing them from reaching and fertilizing an egg. Spermicides can come in various forms such as foam, gel, cream, or suppositories and are often used in conjunction with other contraceptive methods like condoms.