spermicide
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Spermicide is a contraceptive substance that destroys sperm, inserted vaginally prior to intercourse to prevent pregnancy. As a contraceptive, spermicide may be used alone. However, the pregnancy rate experienced by couples using only spermicide is higher than that of couples using other methods. Usually, spermicides are combined with contraceptive barrier methods such as diaphragms, condoms, cervical caps, and sponges. Combined methods are believed to result in lower pregnancy rates than either method alone.
Key facts
- Birth control.name
- Spermicide
- Birth control.bc_type
- Spermicide
- Birth control.date_first_use
- Ancient
- Birth control.rate_type
- Failure
- Birth control.perfect_failure%
- 6
- Birth control.typical_failure%
- 16
- Birth control.reversibility
- Immediate
- Birth control.user_reminders
- More effective if combined with a barrier method
- Birth control.STD_protection_YesNo
- No
- Birth control.benefits
- Provides lubrication
- Birth control.weight_gain_YesNo
- No
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Research
9,735 papers- Spermicide used alone for contraception.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2013
- Spermicide used alone for contraception.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2005
- Spermicide used alone for contraception.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2013
- The effectiveness of barrier methods of contraception with and without spermicide.Contraception · 1982
- The diaphragm with and without spermicide for contraception: a Cochrane review.Human reproduction (Oxford, England) · 2002
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- Types and effectiveness
- Spermicide brands
- Use with condoms
- Side effects
- History
- See also
- References
Spermicide is a contraceptive substance that destroys sperm, inserted vaginally prior to intercourse to prevent pregnancy. As a contraceptive, spermicide may be used alone. However, the pregnancy rate experienced by couples using only spermicide is higher than that of couples using other methods. Usually, spermicides are combined with contraceptive barrier methods such as diaphragms, condoms, cervical caps, and sponges. Combined methods are believed to result in lower pregnancy rates than either method alone.
Spermicides are usually unscented, clear, unflavored, non-staining, and lubricative.