SpermicidesSpermicides

Brenda HotchkissBrenda Hotchkiss

44thth period period

DEFINITION

Applied into the vagina to kill sperm. May be applied to a diaphragm or cervical

cap. May be found in a foam, jelly, or also a

suppository or contraceptive film. Must be applied within 30 minutes of

ejaculation. May need to be placed one hour before

intercourse

How much does it How much does it cost?cost? The price may vary depending on what form The price may vary depending on what form

is preferred and where it is purchased.is preferred and where it is purchased. May range anywhere from $0.50 to $3.50 May range anywhere from $0.50 to $3.50

per use.per use. May be purchased at a pharmacy without a May be purchased at a pharmacy without a

prescription.prescription.

PROS AND CONSPROS AND CONS

Positives:Positives: May increase the May increase the

effectiveness of other effectiveness of other birth control methods.birth control methods.

Fertility returns Fertility returns immediately after use.immediately after use.

Negatives:Negatives: Low efficiency rate.Low efficiency rate. May cause certain May cause certain

STDs.STDs.