| Don't use lubricant -
spermicides or similar can interfere with the test so avoid them 24 hours beforehand.
Modifiable risk factors for recurrent UTI include contraceptive use (
spermicides, spermicide-coated condoms, and oral contraceptives) and frequency of intercourse ([greater than or equal to] 4 times/month).
Hormonal contraceptives, lubricants, condoms, and
spermicides can all contain harmful animal by-products and chemical ingredients that many would normally balk at - why allow them into the bedroom.There are aisles of sexual heath and enhancement products in every pharmacy, but until now, choices for the eco-conscious buyer were virtually non-existent.
Spermicides are nonprescription, nonhormonal chemical products (foam, cream, gel, suppository and film) containing the active ingredient nonoxynol-9 (N-9) or octoxynol-9 (O-9).
More common causes of skin and tissue irritation from sex include sensitivity to latex in condoms or the chemicals used in
spermicides, lubricants or other personal care products.
Levonorgestrel implants (46.7%) and medroxyprogesterone injections (27.6%) were cost effective over the intrauterine copper device (9.5%), Norgestrel (7.8%), Norethisterone enanthate (6.7%), male condoms (6.4%), Progestin only pills (1.4%) and
spermicides (1.1%).
There is a growing interest in the search for
spermicides of natural origin which can be used to coat condoms and can also be developed as gels.
Methods discussed include condoms, oral contraceptives, implants, the vaginal ring, the patch, injectables,
spermicides, emergency contraception, and sterilization.
The review found that the reported rate of unintended pregnancies in women taking levonorgestrel EC was lower than for those using condoms and
spermicides. Oral contraceptive pills taken on a regular, daily schedule and other forms of hormonal contraception are more effective, however.
She discusses the history of contraceptives, scientific advances, and uses of condoms, hormonal contraceptives, Plan B, diaphragms, female condoms,
spermicides, IUDs, sterilization, Norplant, Depo-Provera, the patch and the ring, natural birth control, how they work, and their side effects.
The study was limited by several factors, including the use of self reports, a lack of data from all parts of the United States, and a lack of data on several additional contraceptive methods such as
spermicides, emergency contraception, and lactational amenorrhea.