Skokie, IL
A 25-year-old female asked:
how long is spermicide film effective?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Erik Suh answered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Few hours : It is suppose to be used before having sex. Longer it stays inside of you it will be ineffective.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
What exactly do spermicides do? Why are they important?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Philip Chenette answered
Fertility Medicine 38 years experience
Detergents: Spermicides are detergents that disrupt the sperm membranes.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
How effective is spermicide?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Wayne Ingram answered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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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A 44-year-old member asked:
Is spermicide irritating?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Steven Weissberg answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 55 years experience
Can be: You may be allergic to or irritated by the chemicals in the spermicide. If persists, use a different method of birth control.
5390 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
CA
A 28-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: spermicide?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered
Preventive Medicine 73 years experience
A preparation: Inserted into the vagina that kills sperms.
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Downey, CA
A 22-year-old female asked:
How effective is using spermicide and he pull out method?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Bennett answered
Urology 30 years experience
SPERMICIDE: This product is for use with condoms and is quite effective when used together.
5034 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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