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Chemical
|
Spermicides
| How
it works |
Creams,
Foams,
Vaginal Suppositories, Vaginal Film. Forms a chemical barrier that either kills the sperm or makes them inactive and thus unable to pass through the cervix to the egg. No sperm - no pregnancy. |
| PEARL
-Index |
5 -
20,
effectiveness can be increased if used with condoms
. |
| Average Cost | € 0.50 - 3.50 per use. |
| Protects
against STD's |
Some STD protection. But note: Other vaginal infections may be increased. |
| How
to use it |
Must
be applied
into the vagina within 30 minutes of ejaculation. Inserts may need to
be placed one hour before intercourse. Must follow package directions. |
| Advantages |
Available
without a
prescription. Fertility returns immediately upon discontinued use. |
| Disadvantages |
Must
wait 8 hours
before taking a bath or douche. Usually last only one hour. Side
effects: Vaginal irritation, some women are allergic to spermicides.
May interrupt lovemaking - most products need insertion at least ten
minutes before intercourse. Majority of products only last for one sex
act. May have an increase in genital infections. Therefore should not
be used by women with a history of frequent vaginal infections.
|
| You need to call a health care provider immediately if: | Pain
or discomfort;
soreness of the vagina; rash in the genital area; or profuse, foul
smelling or itchy discharge. |
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