spermicide

They found no sign that spermicides could cause any of them.

Must be used with a spermicide and left in place for six hours after intercourse.

Spermicides are most often used along with other birth control methods.

"I suggest at least you better use some extra spermicide."

To increase their reliability, use them with spermicide or foam.

Not all reports on spermicides and birth defects are negative.

Some people are allergic to the spermicide used in the sponge.

To be effective, it must be used with a spermicide.

Women with kidney infections were almost twice as likely to have recently used a spermicide.

Not true - to be effective they need to be used with a spermicide.

It covers the cervix and must always be used with a spermicide.

Using a sponge containing spermicide, 16 to 52 percent become pregnant.

Insufficient studies have been conducted to determine effectiveness without spermicide.

However, there has been very little research on how long spermicide remains active within the diaphragm.

Police are also getting better at tracing the lubricants and spermicide.

Sexual activity with the use of a diaphragm and spermicide raises the risk.

The spermicide inside the diaphragm will be held against the cervix.

The new research looked for links between spermicides and five different categories of birth defects.

Spermicides, depending on the form, may be applied several minutes to an hour before intercourse begins.

But over-the-counter methods, like condoms and spermicides, are not covered.

The water is used as a mechanism to activate the spermicide inside the sponge.

Spermicides are believed to increase the contraceptive effectiveness of condoms.

One application of spermicide is used for each act of sexual intercourse.

The cost of other methods, such as birth control pills or condoms and spermicide, is likely to be greater over time.