Spermicide

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Contents 1 Used for 2 See for 3 Broader Terms 4 Narrower Terms 5 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

spermaticide

See for

antisperm agent

Broader Terms

contraceptive

Narrower Terms

nonoxynol 9

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• Diaphragm The diaphragm with spermicide is put into the vagina before sex so that it covers the cervix, or neck of the womb.
• Diaphragms can be inserted up to 2 hours before sex because spermicide is only effective for 2 hours.
• The Downside of Spermicides While spermicide is fairly easy to obtain and use, it is not perfect.
• When vaginal contraceptive spermicide is combined with condoms the risk for STIs as well as for pregnancy is dramatically reduced.
• , following multiple acts of intercourse, up to and including 24 hours post insertion)? The spermicide is continually released during the wear time.

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