spermicide
Fertility prevention chemical
Spermicide is a contraceptive substance that kills or immobilizes sperm.
It comes in various forms—gels, foams, creams, suppositories—typically inserted into the vagina before intercourse.
Spermicides are often used with barrier methods like diaphragms or condoms for increased effectiveness: The condom was coated with spermicide.
Sperm-destroying chemical compound
- foamBubble-filled substance
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- filmMovie or coating
- suppositoryInsertable solid medication
cream · diaphragm · cervical cap · condom · sponge · birth control · family planning · contraception
Place within another thing
- applicatorTool for applying substances
- single-useFor one application only
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- expirationEnd of validity
Stop all motion
- destroyCause complete ruin
- disableRemove functional capacity
- membrane disruptionDamaging cellular boundaries
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
motility · fertility · conception · fertilization · ejaculate · semen · cervix · absorption
Mild anger or inflammation
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- allergic reactionImmune system's hostile response
- HIV transmissionHow the virus passes between people
- side effectsUnintended treatment consequences
burning · discomfort · FDA approved · warnings · discontinue
nonoxynol-9
Sperm-destroying chemical compound
suppository · cream · diaphragm · cervical cap · condom · sponge · birth control · family planning · contraception · barrier method
insert
Place within another thing
- applicatorTool for applying substances
- single-useFor one application only
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
immobilize
Stop all motion
- destroyCause complete ruin
- disableRemove functional capacity
- membrane disruptionDamaging cellular boundaries
surfactant · motility · fertility · conception · fertilization · ejaculate · semen · cervix · absorption · dissolution
irritation
Mild anger or inflammation
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- allergic reactionImmune system's hostile response
- HIV transmissionHow the virus passes between people
side effects · burning · discomfort · FDA approved · warnings · discontinue
- contraceptivescondom, birth control pill, Durex, diaphragm, birth control patch
- reproductive healthpregnancy, infertility, childbirth, male infertility, fertility rates
- Sexual Healthcondoms, birth control, contraception, contraceptives, HIV testing
- -cide wordssuicide, genocide, fratricide, matricide, patricide
- contraceptionbirth control, condom, condoms, IUD, diaphragm
- family planningbirth control, contraception, fertility, pregnancy prevention, conception
spermicidefertility drug
Medication promoting conception
fertility treatment · in vitro fertilization · artificial insemination · prenatal vitamin
spermicidefertility drug
Medication promoting conception
fertility treatment · assisted reproduction · IVF · insemination