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                Types of Chemical Methods
















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                                            Vaginal Contraceptive Sponge


               Definition


                  The contraceptive sponge available without prescription, is a round piece of

                    white plastic material with a little dimple on one side, inserted into vagina to fit

                    over the cervix which blocks passage of sperm.


               Advantages and Disadvantages

                 1.  STD protection → No protection.



                 2.  Benefits → Safe , easy to use and may be inserted 12-24H before intercourse.


                 3.  Risks → (1) Yeast infection, (2) UTI, (3) rarely toxic shock syndrome, (4)

                     irritation, (5) allergic reaction, (6) Difficult removing sponge, (7) cost and

                     short-term effectiveness and  (8)  Less effective with multiparas.









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