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Spermicide - What are the Side Effects of Spermicides?


What is a Spermicide?

How do Spermicides work?

How effective are Spermicides?

What are the side effects of Spermicides?

What are the disadvantages of Spermicides?


Are there side effects?
The most common side effects associated with spermicides are irritation or allergy. Are there benefits to spermicides?

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Disadvantages include:
  • Unreliable protection against pregnancy when used alone
  • Can be messy
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