What is Birth Control – Spermicide?

It is a birth control method used by female that contain chemicals and is available in different forms like creams, foams, gels that helps to stop sperm from moving. It can be used alone, or with the diaphragm and cervical cap to make more effective.

How is it used?

Different type of spermicides have different ways to use, so read the instructions given on the package carefully. Generally spermicide is applied inside your vagina by using your finger and you must wait for 10 minutes after applying it for intercourse.

What is the effectiveness?

It is 85% effective when you use perfectly and if you don’t use as per the instructions then its effectiveness decreases to 65-70%.  It is more effective when used with the diaphragm and cervical cap.

How long it is effective?

It gives protection for 1 hour, so need to be reapplied before every intercourse.

What are the advantages of Spermicide?

What are the disadvantages of Spermicide?