spermicides

In response, over a dozen condom manufacturers, including Planned Parenthood, stopped adding spermicides to their products, as did makers of personal lubricants.

FDA Warnings on Nonoxynol-9 Re-Define Sponge Worthiness aka TBTAM 2007

But since even someone you love could have HIV, both of you should get that HIV test before you stop using a condom or use spermicides.

FDA Warnings on Nonoxynol-9 Re-Define Sponge Worthiness aka TBTAM 2007

Women's groups were concerned that the warning against spermicides might be applied too broadly, causing women who were at low to no risk of HIV to turn away from effective contraception.

FDA Warnings on Nonoxynol-9 Re-Define Sponge Worthiness aka TBTAM 2007

When permission is given, oral contraceptives, chemical spermicides, diaphragms or cervical cups are the preferred method whereas condoms and coitus interruptus are forbidden.

Contraception. leBeit Yoreh 2009

If you are at low risk for HIV infection, and especially if you know that your partner is HIV negative, go ahead and use whatever contraceptive works best for you, including spermicides, diaphragms and sponges.

FDA Warnings on Nonoxynol-9 Re-Define Sponge Worthiness aka TBTAM 2007

Contraceptive efficacy of N-9 containing spermicides ranges from 70% if used alone to 80-90% when used with a diaphragm.

FDA Warnings on Nonoxynol-9 Re-Define Sponge Worthiness aka TBTAM 2007

The FDA warning goes beyond the 2000 CDC message to address the widespread use of Nonoxyl-9 in contraceptives, and to correct any remaining mis-perception that these spermicides protect against HIV.

FDA Warnings on Nonoxynol-9 Re-Define Sponge Worthiness aka TBTAM 2007

Condoms and spermicides are not the only possible barriers to HIV infection.

Fighting The Disease: What Can Be Done 2008

Contraception is widespread and the choices are diverse; for example, condoms, cervical loops and caps, vaginal spermicides and surgical sterilizations for both of the sexes.

Human population explosion 2008

Researchers are working on topical microbicides that, when applied like spermicides, would protect women from a range of STDs.

Better Safe Than Sorry 2008