Spermicide | search
Click here to view Spermicide news from 60+ newspapers.
Bookmark or Share- 6 spermicide options and how they work - Medical News TodaySpermicide is a type of barrier contraception that prevents sperm from reaching an egg. Most spermicides contain the chemical nonoxynol-9, which damages sperm. Typically, an individual inserts...
- Spermicide: A Birth Control Option | Kaiser Permanente71% effective. Put it in before sex. No prescription required. No hormones. No STI/STD protection. Inexpensive. What is it? Spermicide is a chemical that you put deep inside the vagina before sex to prevent pregnancy. Spermicide comes in many different forms, including a cream, gel, film, or tablet.
- Spermicide (Vaginal Route) Proper Use - Mayo ClinicAdults and teenagers—. For use alone—One applicatorful of a 5% cream inserted into the vagina just before each time you have sexual intercourse. For use with a diaphragm—One applicatorful of a 2 or 5% cream inserted into the cup of the diaphragm. Spread more spermicide along the rim of the diaphragm.
- Spermicide: How To Use, Benefits, Risks & Effectiveness - Cleveland ClinicOverview. What is a spermicide? Spermicides are a type of birth control. When placed in your vagina before sexual intercourse, it stops sperm from getting to an egg and creating a pregnancy. Spermicides come in many different forms: gels, creams, foams, films or suppositories.
- Spermicide (Vaginal Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo ClinicThese products are inserted into the vagina before any genital contact occurs or sexual intercourse begins. They work by damaging and killing sperm in the vagina. Therefore, the sperm are not able to travel from the vagina into the uterus and fallopian tubes, where fertilization takes place.
More
