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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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