spermicides
Motility-halting agents
Spermicides are contraceptive substances that kill or immobilize sperm, typically applied as foams, gels, creams, or suppositories before intercourse.
They're often used with barrier methods like diaphragms or condoms for increased effectiveness: The spermicide comes with an applicator.
Used alone, spermicides are among the least reliable forms of birth control.
Sperm-destroying chemical compound
- foamBubble-filled substance
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- filmMovie or coating
- suppositoryInsertable solid medication
sponge · diaphragm · cervical cap · birth control · contraception · family planning · barrier method · condom
Stop all motion
- destroyCause complete ruin
- disableRemove functional capacity
- membrane disruptionDamaging cellular boundaries
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
motility · spermatozoa · cell lysis · barrier · absorption · dissolve · inactivate
Mild anger or inflammation
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- allergic reactionImmune system's hostile response
- mucosalOf moist body linings
- side effectsUnintended treatment consequences
microbicide · safety · pH balance · tissue damage · discontinuation
nonoxynol-9
Sperm-destroying chemical compound
suppository · sponge · diaphragm · cervical cap · birth control · contraception · family planning · barrier method · condom · applicator
immobilize
Stop all motion
- destroyCause complete ruin
- disableRemove functional capacity
- membrane disruptionDamaging cellular boundaries
surfactant · motility · spermatozoa · cell lysis · barrier · absorption · dissolve · inactivate
irritation
Mild anger or inflammation
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- allergic reactionImmune system's hostile response
- mucosalOf moist body linings
side effects · microbicide · safety · pH balance · tissue damage · discontinuation
spermicideshormonal contraceptives
Drugs preventing ovulation
birth control pills · oral contraceptives · the pill · contraceptive implant · NuvaRing
spermicidesfertility drugs
Medications aiding reproduction
fertility treatments · prenatal vitamins · artificial insemination