spermicide

Examples of spermicide in the following topics:

• Contraception and Birth Control

  • These include condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps, sponges, and spermicides; they have a failure rate of 15-24%.
  • Chemicals such as spermicides, which are designed to kill sperm, are often used in conjunction; sponges, for example, are saturated with spermicides and are placed in the vagina at the cervical opening.
  • Combinations of spermicidal chemicals and barrier methods achieve lower failure rates than do the methods when used separately.