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Spermatocide come substances that wipe out sperm. Commonly it is utilized to increase a effectualness of prophylactic barrier methods like diaphragms, condoms, and cervical caps as it is single somewhat efficacious alone. Various contraceptive sponges use spermicides. It has been suggested notwithstanding, that a total of Nonoxynol-9 used on condoms is not plenty to significantly increase their effectiveness when contraceptive method. [http://www.amfar.org/cgi-bin/iowa/programs/prevention/record.html?record=182] A usual active ingredient of spermatocide is nonoxynol-9, to which some population come sensitized. Nonoxynol-9 has been shown to increase the chance of catching HIV because it creates tiny abrasions in the vaginal & rectal bulwarks that produce contraction of HIV & more STDs more likely. [http://www.amfar.org/cgi-bin/iowa/programs/prevention/record.html?record=182] More spermatocide include octoxynol-8, benzalkonium chloride, and sodium cholate.
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Spermicides Spermicides are chemical products inserted in a woman's vagina before sex that inactivate or kill sperm. This fact sheet discusses their properties, advantages, effectiveness, and disadvantages. Spermicide Feminist Women's Health Center fact sheet on contraceptive foams, creams, jellies, and suppositories. eMedicine Health - Birth Control Spermicides Consumer information on the advantages, limitations, and use of spermicide. Vaginal Contraceptive Film Emory University fact sheet on this paper-thin sheet that contains a chemical that kills sperm. Contraceptive Foam Foam is a vaginal spermicide which is placed into the woman's vagina using an applicator. Fact sheet describes this birth control method and its advantages and drawbacks. From Emory University School of Medicine. |
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