{"id":7257,"date":"2021-12-10T10:32:44","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T10:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avort.md\/en\/?page_id=7257"},"modified":"2021-12-10T10:32:44","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T10:32:44","slug":"spermicides","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.avort.md\/en\/information-about-contraception-methods-and-effectiveness\/spermicides\/","title":{"rendered":"Spermicides"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><img class=\"size-full wp-image-7253 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avort.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Spermicide-300x195-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" \/><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #1c8282;\">What Are Spermicides?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 Sperm-killing substances inserted deep in the vagina, near the cervix, before sex.<br \/>\n&#8211; Nonoxynol-9 is most widely used.<br \/>\n&#8211; Others include benzalkonium chloride, chlorhexidine, menfegol, octoxynol-9, and sodium docusate.<br \/>\n\u2022 Available in foaming tablets, melting or foaming suppositories, cans of<br \/>\npressurized foam, melting film, jelly, and cream.<br \/>\n&#8211; Jellies, creams, and foam from cans can be used alone, with a diaphragm, or with condoms.<br \/>\n&#8211; Films, suppositories, foaming tablets, or foaming suppositories can be used alone or with condoms.<br \/>\nWork by causing the membrane of sperm cells to break, killing them or slowing their movement. This keeps sperm from meeting an egg.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-caret my-custom-spoiler su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>How Effective?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> <em>Effectiveness depends on the user. <\/em>Risk of pregnancy is greatest when spermicides are not used with every act of sex.<br \/>\n\u2022 One of the least effective family planning methods.<br \/>\n\u2022 As commonly used, about 21 pregnancies per 100 women using spermicides over the first year. This means that 79 of every 100 women using spermicides will not become pregnant.<br \/>\n\u2022 When used correctly with every act of sex, about 16 pregnancies per 100 women using spermicides over the first year.<\/p>\n<p><em>Return of fertility after spermicides are stopped:<\/em> No delay<\/p>\n<p><em>Protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs):<\/em> None.<br \/>\nFrequent use of nonoxynol-9 may increase risk of HIV infection<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-caret my-custom-spoiler su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Side Effects, Health Benefits, and Health Risks<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> <strong>Side Effects<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Some users report the following:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Irritation in or around the vagina or penis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Other possible physical changes:<\/em><br \/>\n\u2022 Vaginal lesions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Known Health Benefits<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Help protect against:<\/em><br \/>\n\u2022 Risks of pregnancy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Known Health Risks<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Uncommon:<\/em><br \/>\n\u2022 Urinary tract infection, especially when using spermicides 2 or more times a day<br \/>\n<em>Rare:<\/em><br \/>\nFrequent use of nonoxynol-9 may increase risk of HIV infection<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-caret my-custom-spoiler su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Who Can and Cannot Use Spermicides<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> <strong>Safe and Suitable for Nearly All Women<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-caret my-custom-spoiler su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Correcting Misunderstandings <\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> <strong>Spermicides:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Do not reduce vaginal secretions or make women bleed during sex.<br \/>\n\u2022 Do not cause cervical cancer or birth defects.<br \/>\n\u2022 Do not protect against STIs.<br \/>\n\u2022 Do not change men\u2019s or women\u2019s sex drive or reduce sexual pleasure for most men.<br \/>\n\u2022 Do not stop women\u2019s monthly bleeding.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-caret my-custom-spoiler su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Managing Any Problems<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><strong>Problems Reported as Side Effects or Problems With Use<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Irritation in or around the vagina or penis (she or her partner has itching, rash, or irritation that lasts for a day or more)<\/li>\n<li>Urinary tract infection (burning or pain with urination, frequent urination in small amounts, blood in the urine, back pain)<\/li>\n<li>Bacterial vaginosis (abnormal white or gray vaginal discharge with unpleasant odor; may also have burning during urination and\/or itching around the vagina)<\/li>\n<li>Candidiasis (abnormal white vaginal discharge that can be watery or thick and chunky; may also have burning during urination and\/or redness and itching around the vagina)<\/li>\n<li>Suspected pregnancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>New Problems That May Require Switching Methods<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recurring urinary tract infections or vaginal infections (such as bacterial vaginosis or candidiasis)<\/li>\n<li>Latex allergy (redness, itching, rash, and\/or swelling of genitals, groin, or thighs [mild reaction]; or hives or rash over much of the body, dizziness, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness [severe reaction])<\/li>\n<li>Toxic shock syndrome (sudden high fever, body rash, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, sore throat, and muscle aches)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-caret my-custom-spoiler su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Questions and Answers About Spermicides<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><strong>1. Do spermicides cause birth defects? Will the fetus be harmed if a woman accidentally uses spermicides while she is pregnant?<\/strong><br \/>\nNo. Good evidence shows that spermicides will not cause birth defects or otherwise harm the fetus if a woman becomes pregnant while using spermicides or accidentally uses spermicides when she is already pregnant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Do spermicides cause cancer?<\/strong><br \/>\nNo, spermicides do not cause cancer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Do spermicides increase the risk of becoming infected with HIV?<\/strong><br \/>\nWomen who use nonoxynol-9 several times a day may face an increased risk of infection with HIV Spermicides can cause vaginal irritation, which may cause small lesions to form on the lining of the vagina or on the external genitals. These lesions may make it easier for a woman to become infected with HIV. Studies that suggest spermicide use increases HIV risk have involved women who used spermicides several times a day. Women who have multiple daily acts of sex should use another contraceptive method. A study among women using nonoxynol-9 an average of 3 times a week, however, found no increased risk of HIV infection for spermicide users compared with women not using spermicides. New spermicides that are less irritating may become available.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-caret my-custom-spoiler su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Where to address?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>For a family planning consultation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask your family doctor at your health care facility in your area of residence \u00a0(see\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cidsr.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Lista-MF-instruiti-in-PF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/strong>). WARNING: if you belong to one of the socially vulnerable groups (see\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cidsr.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/ord-nr.-658-din-18.08.2015-Cu-privire-la-asigurarea-cu-contraceptive.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/strong>) you can benefit from free contraceptives!<\/li>\n<li>Ask \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neovita.md\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Youth Friendly Health Centers<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Call the RHTC \u00a0Hotline (free and confidential call) \u2013 0800-088-08<\/li>\n<li>Call \u00a0RHTC\u00a0\u2013 022355072 \/ 060903782 \/ 078306973<\/li>\n<li>Write to RHTC e-mail \u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:cidsr2012@gmail.com\">cidsr2012@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Are Spermicides? \u2022 Sperm-killing substances inserted deep in the vagina, near the cervix, before sex. &#8211; Nonoxynol-9 is most <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avort.md\/en\/information-about-contraception-methods-and-effectiveness\/spermicides\/\">more>><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":7162,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v18.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Spermicides - Avort.md<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What Are Spermicides? 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