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...

rate of around 12% with typical use. It is placed over the cervix with spermicide before sex and left in place for at least six hours after sex. Fitting...

prevent any sperm from entering the uterus. Secondly, the sponge contains spermicide. The sponges are inserted vaginally prior to intercourse and must be placed...

is widely used in contraceptives for its spermicidal properties. As a spermicide, it attacks the acrosomal membranes of the sperm, causing the sperm to...

tract infections, diabetes, structural problems of the urinary tract, and spermicide use. The mechanism of infection is usually spread up the urinary tract...

types of barrier methods, hormonal methods, various methods including spermicides, emergency contraceptives, and surgical methods and a comparison between...

no spermicide and thus cannot be used to prevent pregnancy. A formulation containing nonoxynol-9 was removed from the market after the spermicide was...

year. Condoms may be combined with other forms of contraception (such as spermicide) for greater protection. Condoms are widely recommended for the prevention...

parasitic nematodes (roundworms) Rodenticide – a category of pest control chemicals intended to kill rodents Spermicide – a substance that kills sperm...

intrauterine devices, contraceptive diaphragms, and allergic reactions to spermicides or latex condoms. Cervicitis affects over half of all women during their...