What is Pharmatex used for?

Description. Vaginal spermicides are a type of contraceptive (birth control). These products are inserted into the vagina before any genital contact occurs or sexual intercourse begins. They work by damaging and killing sperm in the vagina.

How effective is Pharmatex?

Studies of Pharmatex have found perfect use effectiveness rates of over 99% per year. Typical use of Pharmatex results in effectiveness of 81% per year. Sponges may be used in conjunction with another method of birth control such as condoms to increase effectiveness.

How do you use Pharmatex cream?

Use Pharmatex® 12 mg / g vaginal cream before each sexual intercourse, regardless of the day of your menstrual cycle.

How do you use spermicide cream?

Procedure Details

1. You need to insert spermicide deep into your vagina.
2. It should be inserted at least 10 to 15 minutes before sex for it to be effective.
3. Most spermicides are only effective for 60 minutes.
4. Reapply spermicide each time you have sex.
5. Never wash out or remove spermicide after having sex.

What are the disadvantages of spermicide?

What are the disadvantages of spermicides? Vaginal spermicides can irritate you or your partner’s genitals (e.g., itchiness, redness, or pain). This irritation increases your chance of getting STIs and HIV. Don’t use vaginal spermicides more than twice a day because it will increase your risk of genital irritation.

Can you get pregnant using spermicide?

With typical use, spermicide is around 72% effective. This means that over ¼ of people who use spermicide as their only birth control method will get pregnant in a year!

Can you get pregnant with spermicide?

But using spermicide perfectly is hard, so in reality about 28 out of 100 people who use spermicide become pregnant every year — that means spermicide is 72% effective at preventing pregnancy. Using spermicide alone isn’t the most effective way to prevent pregnancy, but it’s better than using no birth control at all.

How long does spermicide last in the body?

1 hour
One dose of spermicide usually lasts 1 hour. For repeated sex, use additional spermicide. After sex, the spermicide has to remain in place for 6-8 hours to make sure the sperm are killed.

Can spermicide make you infertile?

Advantages of spermicides They do not affect future fertility for either the woman or the man. They are used only at the time of sexual intercourse. They are safe to use while breastfeeding (birth control that contains estrogen affects milk supply). They are less expensive than hormonal methods of birth control.

What type of spermicide is most effective?

A quick look at the best spermicide products

• Best for accessibility: Trojan Ultra Thin Spermicidal Lubricant Condoms.
• Best bulk option: Trojan ENZ Armor Spermicidal Lubricant Condoms.
• Best for an enhanced experience: Trojan Ultra Ribbed Spermicidal Lubricant Condoms.
• Best portable option: VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Film.