Question 1

is spermicide irritating?

Accepted Answer

Can be: You may be allergic to or irritated by the chemicals in the spermicide. If persists, use a different method of birth control.

Question 2

how effective is spermicide?

Accepted Answer

Yes, very often: Spermicidal foams, gels, and films when used alone without a condom have a significantly high pregnancy rate. In other words, if 100 women were using a spermicide alone as their only means of contraception, approximately 20 would be pregnant in one year.

Question 3

how can you test if i am allergic to spermicide?

Accepted Answer

Patch test: If the symptoms did not start until at least 24 hours after the exposure, a skin patch test may be helpful in determining whether you are allergic to the spermicide or not.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: spermicide?

Accepted Answer

A preparation: Inserted into the vagina that kills sperms.

Question 5

what exactly do spermicides do? why are they important?

Accepted Answer

Detergents: Spermicides are detergents that disrupt the sperm membranes.

Question 6

how effective is using spermicide and he pull out method?

Accepted Answer

SPERMICIDE: This product is for use with condoms and is quite effective when used together.

Question 7

how can you test if i am allergic or sensitive to spermicide?

Accepted Answer

Allergy patch test: Make an appointment to see an allergist and bring the spermicide as well as any barrier methods typically used for contraception.  An allergist can review the  ingredients and check for latex allergy.  After hearing your health history, the course of the symptoms, there is scratch and patch allergy testing available to identify the offending agent.  Also, this may lead to recommended agents.

Question 8

how long is spermicide film effective?

Accepted Answer

Few hours : It is suppose to be used before having sex.   Longer it stays inside of you it will be ineffective.

Question 9

what are vcf spermicide strips? how do they work?

Accepted Answer

It is a...: ... A specially designed contraceptive as vaginal contraceptive film, VCF, in which the spermicide, nonoxynol-9, is formulated in a film form so to insert into vagina easily about 30 minutes before intercourse. Inside the vagina, it melt with vaginal secretion and ready to immobilize sperms in contact.  It is easy to use, no mess, but come with a low success of some 75% in a one-year use.

Question 10

has anybody ever used spermicides before and gotten preggers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, very often: Spermicidal foams, gels, and films when used alone without a condom have a significantly high pregnancy rate. In other words, if 100 women were using a spermicide alone as their only means of contraception, approximately 20 would be pregnant in one year.

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