Is spermicide over the counter or is it available in Rx stores?!
Question: Is spermicide over the counter or is it available in Rx stores.?
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I found this article that details spermacides along with other forms of birth control...... here is the section on spermacides...... it says its avialable individually but i personally have only seen it included on condoms..
I really dont like the effective rate 26 in 100........ thats a bit over 1 in 4........ i wouldnt trust that stuff alone!
SPERMICIDES
Spermicides are chemical gels, foams, creams, or suppositories that kill sperm.. They are inserted into the vagina before intercourse..
They can be purchased in most drug and grocery stores..
This method used by itself is not very effective.. About 26 pregnancies occur out of 100 women using this method alone over 1 year..
Therefore, spermicides are often combined with other methods (such as condoms or diaphragm) for extra protection.. (some condoms even have spermacide already on them)..Health Question & Answer
I really dont like the effective rate 26 in 100........ thats a bit over 1 in 4........ i wouldnt trust that stuff alone!
SPERMICIDES
Spermicides are chemical gels, foams, creams, or suppositories that kill sperm.. They are inserted into the vagina before intercourse..
They can be purchased in most drug and grocery stores..
This method used by itself is not very effective.. About 26 pregnancies occur out of 100 women using this method alone over 1 year..
Therefore, spermicides are often combined with other methods (such as condoms or diaphragm) for extra protection.. (some condoms even have spermacide already on them)..Health Question & Answer
It should be available over the counter since it has been out awhile but everything can be prescribed these days.. I would suggest asking someone in the pharmacy where it is located.. Or if you are embarassed to ask that just look in the condom section it should be situated somewhere around there..Health Question & Answer