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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.
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
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