Comments on: Contraceptive gels, foams and N9 Warning http://contraceptivereviewer.com/contraceptive-gels-foams-and-n9-warning/ PLAN your 'contraception career'- learn about LOW DOSE birth control, side effects and contraceptive options Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:22:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Nathan McKelvey http://contraceptivereviewer.com/contraceptive-gels-foams-and-n9-warning/#comment-2358 Nathan McKelvey Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:26:06 +0000 http://contraceptivereviewer.com/contraceptive-gels-foams-and-n9-warning/#comment-2358 With the exception of abstinence, All forms of birth control carry risks. Every couple should evaluate these risks with a doctor to find the best solution for their specific needs. There are many factors which go into this decision including: accessibility, religion, comfort and side effects. Nonoxynal 9, the active ingredient in all spermicides including VCF can cause a skin irritation in 2% of couples when used properly and use should be stopped when this occurs. By contrast, hormonal options have side effects ranging from heart attack to stroke. A condom is the safest solution when it comes to preventing STI's and should always be used for those who have multiple partners. Research your statistics and potential side effects carefully and find something that works well for you. The important point is to use something as unintended pregnancies are at epidemic levels and are mostly preventable. Well said Nathan, thank you for taking the time to comment. Kind regards Carole. With the exception of abstinence, All forms of birth control carry risks. Every couple should evaluate these risks with a doctor to find the best solution for their specific needs.

There are many factors which go into this decision including: accessibility, religion, comfort and side effects.

Nonoxynal 9, the active ingredient in all spermicides including VCF can cause a skin irritation in 2% of couples when used properly and use should be stopped when this occurs.

By contrast, hormonal options have side effects ranging from heart attack to stroke.

A condom is the safest solution when it comes to preventing STI’s and should always be used for those who have multiple partners.

Research your statistics and potential side effects carefully and find something that works well for you. The important point is to use something as unintended pregnancies are at epidemic levels and are mostly preventable.

Well said Nathan, thank you for taking the time to comment. Kind regards Carole.

]]> By: Contraceptives- Using Spermicides | Contraceptives http://contraceptivereviewer.com/contraceptive-gels-foams-and-n9-warning/#comment-33 Contraceptives- Using Spermicides | Contraceptives Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:36:19 +0000 http://contraceptivereviewer.com/contraceptive-gels-foams-and-n9-warning/#comment-33 [...] Continuing with the ‘How To’ series on the basics of using contraceptives, here is another doctor’s patient handout, this one contains tips for using spermicides. You will find facts about effectiveness, use, the different types of spermicides and information about side effects. Please also read my earlier post about the warning related to Nonoxynol 9. [...] […] Continuing with the ‘How To’ series on the basics of using contraceptives, here is another doctor’s patient handout, this one contains tips for using spermicides. You will find facts about effectiveness, use, the different types of spermicides and information about side effects. Please also read my earlier post about the warning related to Nonoxynol 9. […]

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]]> By: Female Contraceptives- How To Use The Diaphragm | Contraceptives http://contraceptivereviewer.com/contraceptive-gels-foams-and-n9-warning/#comment-31 Female Contraceptives- How To Use The Diaphragm | Contraceptives Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:33:31 +0000 http://contraceptivereviewer.com/contraceptive-gels-foams-and-n9-warning/#comment-31 [...] are used with spermicides for extra protection - spermicides kill sperm but read the warnings about Nonoxynol 9 before buying this one. GO HERE for diagrams and instructions on How To Use a Diaphragm- they also [...] […] are used with spermicides for extra protection - spermicides kill sperm but read the warnings about Nonoxynol 9 before buying this one. GO HERE for diagrams and instructions on How To Use a Diaphragm- they also […]

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