Spermicide

• No proven added benefit to condom use

• N9 may release latex proteins?

• Increased STI transmission because of vaginal irritation with frequent use

• Failure rate 6-26% in first year of use and similar to placebo in small studies

• Sponge back soon…?

• Steiner MJ et al. Measuring ture contraceptive efficacy. A randomized approach-condom vs spermicide vs no method. Contraception 1998;58:375-8.

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