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Contraception - Management
How should spermicides be used?
- Spermicides should be used in conjunction with barrier methods such as a diaphragm or cervical cap.
- A diaphragm or cervical cap can be inserted with spermicides any time before intercourse.
- Additional spermicide should be applied if sexual intercourse is repeated or occurs more than 3 hours after insertion.
- The spermicidal cream should be inserted using an applicator without removing the diaphragm or cervical cap.
- The diaphragm or cervical cap must be left in situ for at least 6 hours after the last episode of intercourse.
Clarification / Additional information
Basis for recommendation
- Theses recommendations are based on guideline published by the Faculty of Family Practice & Reproductive Health Care [FFPRHC, 2007a; FFPRHC, 2007d] and the recommendations of the manufacturer of Gygel® spermicide.
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