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How effective is spermicide with the pill?
Spermicide. Spermicide is 82 percent effective with perfect use. With typical use, it’s only 72 percent effective.
Can you use spermicide and birth control?
Spermicide can be used by itself, or combined with other birth control methods. Using spermicide plus a condom gives you extra protection from pregnancy (bonus: condoms prevent STDs, too).
What other contraceptives may use spermicides with them?
Spermicide isn’t a very effective birth control method when used alone. However, you can use spermicide with a barrier method — such as a condom, diaphragm or cervical cap — to improve its effectiveness with preventing pregnancy. Spermicide doesn’t protect against sexually transmitted infections.
Can you do oral after using spermicide?
Spermicides taste bad but may be washed off with a damp cloth before oral sex. Some research indicates that frequent use of spermicide may increase the risk of HIV infection by irritating the vagina. Serious complications are rare, but always talk with your health care provider about risks and benefits.
Do you need to pull out on the pill?
Simply put, using the birth control pill is a significantly better method of birth control than relying on the pull out method. However, the most effective way to stop yourself from becoming pregnant is to practice both the pull out method and use birth control.
What are the disadvantages of spermicide?
Disadvantages of spermicides
- Spermicides cause an extra discharge from the vagina.
- Some people are allergic to nonoxynol-9, the active ingredient in most spermicides.
- The nonoxynol-9 in spermicides may also increase the risk of getting HIV/AIDS from an infected partner.
Does spermicide protect against STD?
Does Spermicide Help Prevent STDs? No. Spermicide does not protect against STDs. Couples having sex must always use condoms to protect against STDs.
What are the pros and cons of spermicides?
What are the pros & cons?
- The Pros: When combined with other barrier methods (condom, diaphragm, or cervical cap), the combined failure rate is between 3% – 10%.
- The Cons: Spermicide must be inserted less than 30 minutes prior to intercourse and ideally less than 20 minutes.
What is the most effective spermicide?
Effectiveness in preventing pregnancy The most effective strength spermicide contains at least 100 mg of nonoxynol-9 per dose. You are more likely to get pregnant if you use a weaker spermicide. There is no difference in effectiveness between various spermicide types, such as gel, film, or suppository.