If using just spermicidal lubricant, what are the odds of getting pregnant? This is more of a research type question as opposed to a personal use question, so no smart asses please =)
2007-01-31 04:11:15 · 8 answers · asked by rockthepipeline 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
What are they? Foams, jellies and sponges are designed as barriers containing spermicidal chemicals. Foams and jellies dissolve themselves, while the sponge must be physically removed.
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How do these prevent pregnancy? They cover the cervix to prevent sperm from entering the uterus, placing a barrier between the sperm and the egg. You'll also hear them called vaginal spermicides meaning they kill sperm.
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How effective are these methods? These chemical/barrier methods are about 80-95% effective when used on their own, but are best when used with condoms or diaphragms.
Did you know that foam with a condom is almost 100% effective?
2007-01-31 04:17:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just stopped working in the family planning field. I would google this because it's definitely not up to 95% effective as someone else wrote. I *think* it's about 75-80%. The sponge has spermicide in it, but it's also a barrier method, making it work better. Something else to remember, too, is that spermicide should only be used by a person in a monogamous relationship who knows her partner has no STDs. Spermicide is an irritant for most women, causing little tears in the vaginal walls, making a straight path for an STD to get into her system.
2007-01-31 04:21:04 · answer #2 · answered by shannonscorpio 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should tell you on the package the changes of getting pregnant. But I think it is only around 80% affective.
2007-01-31 04:19:43 · answer #3 · answered by sdarp1322 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i got 2 kids!!!
so the odds tend to lean towards pregnancy
2007-01-31 04:20:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont think its impossible just the fact that the sperm needs an initial velocity to reach the ova, and single sperm cells dont have enough of it
2007-01-31 04:22:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
not very. as the sperm are shot out very fast and would most likely get passed it to quickly to be harmed
2007-01-31 04:16:25 · answer #6 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what she said. plus that stuff is NASTY !!!!
It was originally an industrial cleanser.
2007-01-31 04:17:29 · answer #7 · answered by a1tommyL 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they are not very good when used alone
2007-01-31 04:19:42 · answer #8 · answered by jewel 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋