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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Contraceptive Foam is Effective
Contraceptive foam is a spermicide. Used alone, it is 80 percent effective in preventing a pregnancy. Used with a condom, spermicides are 95 percent effective, according to the University of Iowa Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
On the Other: There are Disadvantages
At least 20 percent of women who use spermicides get pregnant anyway. The timing has to be correct in order for a spermicide to work. It has to be used 20 to 30 minutes before intercourse. If 30 minutes go by without intercourse, you must reuse it. Spermicides irritate some people, and they can be messy.
Bottom Line
When used alone, spermicides are 80 percent effective, and they are easy to carry with you. You can get them at the grocery or drug store without a prescription.
Source:
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics; Contraceptive Foam, Inserts and Jellies
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