Spermicide, vaginal — A vaginal spermicide is a substance that will kill sperm in the vagina. Vaginal spermicides are available in foam, cream, jelly, film, suppository, or tablet forms. All types contain a sperm killing chemical. Studies have not produced definitive… … Medical dictionary
Spermicide — Background Birth control type Spermicide First use Ancient Failure rates (first year) Perfect use 18% Typical use 29% … Wikipedia
Vaginal contraceptive sponge — A contraceptive device that is donut shaped, made of plastic, contains a spermicide (nonoxynol 9) and is inserted into the vagina to cover the cervix. A loop is provided to ease removal. The sponge protects against contraception for up to 24… … Medical dictionary
Contraceptive sponge, vaginal — A contraceptive device that is donut shaped, made of plastic, contains a spermicide (nonoxynol 9) and is inserted into the vagina to cover the cervix. A loop is provided to ease removal. The sponge protects against contraception for up to 24… … Medical dictionary
Sponge, vaginal contraceptive — A contraceptive device that is donut shaped, made of plastic, contains a spermicide (nonoxynol 9) and is inserted into the vagina to cover the cervix. A loop is provided to ease removal. The sponge protects against contraception for up to 24… … Medical dictionary
Nonoxynol-9 — IUPAC name 2 [2 [2 [2 [2 [2 [2 [2 [2 (4 Nonylphenoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy] ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol … Wikipedia
Comparison of birth control methods — Different types of birth control methods have large differences in effectiveness, actions required of users, and side effects. Contents 1 Ease of use 2 User dependence 3 Side effects 4 Effectiveness … Wikipedia
Diaphragm (contraceptive) — Diaphragm 1: bladder, 2: pubic bone, 3: urethra, 4: vagina, 5: uterus, 6: fornix, 7: cervix, 8: diaphragm, 9: rectum Background … Wikipedia
Cervical cap — This article is about the contraceptive device. For devices used to help achieve pregnancy, see conception device. Cervical cap Oves brand cervical cap (discontinued) Background Birth control type … Wikipedia
Condom — This article is about the transmission barrier and contraceptive device. For other uses, see Condom (disambiguation). Condom … Wikipedia
