 | Spermicides (jellies, foam, suppositories, cream) *
A spermicide is a chemical product used for birth control.
It contains chemicals that kill sperm. It comes in a number
of forms, such as foams, jellies, and creams. A spermicide
is inserted into a woman's vagina before sexual intercourse.
It destroys the sperm in a man's semen before the sperm
reach the uterus. Spermicides are somewhat unreliable when
used alone to prevent pregnancy. They work better when they
are used with another barrier form of birth control, such as
a diaphragm, cervical cap, or condom.
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