{"id":83634,"date":"2022-01-07T22:23:30","date_gmt":"2022-01-08T04:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/uncategorized\/spermicide\/"},"modified":"2022-02-16T14:48:03","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T20:48:03","slug":"spermicide-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/unplanned-pregnancy\/birth-control-pills-patches-and-devices\/spermicide-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Spermicide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spermicide<\/strong> is a chemical product that comes in the form of a jelly,\u00a0foam, or cream and is a barrier method of birth control<\/a>. It prevents pregnancy by killing sperm or preventing it from reaching the egg. Typically, spermicide is inserted into the vagina before sex. Spermicide is available over the counter.<\/p>\n

How effective is spermicide?<\/h2>\n

Spermicide is one of the less effective birth control methods when used by itself. The typical use of spermicide, which is considered the way most people use it, possesses a failure rate of 28%<\/strong>. Spermicides should be used with\u00a0another barrier method of birth control such as a diaphragm<\/a>,\u00a0cervical cap<\/a>, or condom<\/a>. You should take a pregnancy test<\/a> if you are\u00a0experiencing any pregnancy\u00a0symptoms<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some types of spermicide are effective immediately, while other products may take 15 to 30 minutes to activate. Also, some types may stop being effective around an hour after use.<\/p>\n

What are the side effects or health risks?<\/h3>\n

In some individuals, an allergic reaction may lead to itching, burning, or redness.<\/p>\n

Are spermicides reversible?<\/h3>\n

Yes. They do not have any effects on either the male or female\u00a0reproductive cycle. It is possible to get pregnant immediately if\u00a0it is no longer used.<\/p>\n

What about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?<\/h3>\n

Spermicidal chemicals do not prevent contact of the vagina from the\u00a0partner’s skin or bodily fluids. Spermicide should NOT<\/strong> be considered\u00a0as a means of protection from sexually transmitted\u00a0diseases<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What are the pros & cons?<\/h3>\n