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2. Low cost.

3. Aid in lubrication of vagina.

4. Increase effectiveness of condoms and other forms of contraception.

5. Back up when women forget her oral contraceptive.

6. Alternative without prescription or previous medical examination.

Disadvantages

1. Maximum effectiveness lasts no longer than 1 hour.

2. If intercourse is to be repeated, reapplication of additional spermicide must

precede it.

3. Allergic response or irritation of vaginal or penile tissue may occur.

4. Possible decreased tactile sensation.

Types of Vaginal Spermicidal

• Creams, Foams, and Jells are placed high up in the vagina, near the cervix, with

a plastic plunger-type applicator.

• Suppositories are capsules that dissolve in the vagina. They’re inserted into the

vagina like a tampon and pushed up to the cervix. It takes about twenty minutes

for a suppository to become effective.

 Nursing Instructions

1. Give women information on anatomical model to practice insertion into the

vagina.

2. Give information about importance of hand washing and perineal care before

usage of spermicidal.

3. For Cream Insertion:

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