Question

What are spermicides? Explain their use and mode of contraceptive action.


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Answer 1

Spermicide is a contraceptive substance that destroys sperm, inserted vaginally prior to intercourse to prevent pregnancy. As a contraceptive, spermicide may be used alone. However, the pregnancy rate experienced by couples using only spermicide is higher than that of couples using other methods.

Answer 2

Spermicide:

Spermicide is a barrier method of birth control containing a sperm-killing product. Spermicides are available in foam, cream, jelly, film, suppository, or tablet form.

Spermicide is a barrier method of birth control containing a sperm-killing product. Spermicides are available in foam, cream, jelly, film, suppository, or tablet form.Foam prevents pregnancy by bubbling within the vagina, blocking the entrance to the uterus and killing sperm. Cream, Film, Jelly, and Suppositories prevent pregnancy by melting in the vagina, blocking the entrance to the uterus and killing sperm.

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