SPERMICIDES
A chemical called nonoxynol-9 in cream, gel, foam, film, or suppository form used in conjunction with other methods of contraception, such as a condom or diaphragm. Inserting spermicide in front of the cervix destroys sperm on contact.
72-88% EFFECTIVE WITH TYPICAL USEBENEFITS
- 80-91% effective with perfect use
- 72-88% effective with typical use
- Some users may be allergic to spermicides
- May increase risk of urinary tract infection
- Substantially high failure rates when used alone instead of in combination with other barrier methods (e.g., condom, diaphragm)
- No evidence supporting it’s use for prevention of STI’s including chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis
