How effective is spermicide as a contraceptive?

At present, with the continuous improvement of high-tech technology and the improvement of quality of life, among various contraceptive measures, in addition to the emergency contraception, condoms and contraceptive rings that are familiar to everyone, topical spermicide has emerged as a new contraceptive method. Generally, there are various forms such as suppositories, film or gel. So what is the actual effect of spermicide contraceptive measures? This question must be unknown to many people. Let's take a look at the detailed explanation of the article.

What is topical spermicide?

Topical spermicides kill sperm in the female reproductive system through oxidation, or make sperm unable to move, thereby achieving the purpose of contraception.

Therefore, topical spermicides are commonly known as female external contraceptives.

The basic application is generally to place it in the deepest part of a woman's vagina, around the cervix, and wait for 5-10 minutes for the therapeutic drug to dissolve and take effect before having sex.

The medication is different, and the timing is also different.

External application of spermicide does not affect the sexual experience of both parties when used, and spermicide can also have a moisturizing effect in the female vagina, reduce female sexual intercourse pain, and can also prevent some female reproductive tract infections.

A reminder: The medicine is only given once for intercourse. Please give the medicine again if you want to have intercourse several times.

Choose carefully

According to an incomplete survey of people who choose topical spermicide contraceptives, the vast majority of them try it out of curiosity.

Because of this, they cannot properly grasp the harm of topical spermicides to women, and the contraceptive effectiveness and side effects of topical spermicides are also unclear.

According to a survey conducted by Chinese experts and scholars, the application efficiency of spermicides is 91.8% when the patients are fully utilized with excellent consultation and service. However, statistics reported by foreign experts and scholars show that the application efficiency after marketing promotion is only 70%.

Below, Xiaofa will explain in detail the shortcomings, side effects and unsuitability of topical spermicides for women.

‍Disadvantages and side effects of topical spermicides, not suitable for women

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(1) As for topical spermicides themselves, due to their different shapes, they are not easy to store and need to be protected from moisture and overheating, which may cause the therapeutic drugs to spoil and cannot be used normally;

(2) The effect of topical spermicides generally only lasts for one hour and should be removed six hours after sexual intercourse.

(3) It is difficult for the drug to dissolve in the female vagina and cannot fully exert its efficacy to achieve the effect of killing sperm.

(4) Do not use it frequently as it may cause irritation, allergic symptoms and urinary tract infection;

(5) Contraceptive measures are not very effective and can easily fail.