Spermicide is a type of birth control that has been used since ancient times to prevent pregnancy. With no hormones, it's a method that can be used as needed and with few restrictions.
Spermicide is a gel substance that is placed inside the vagina before having sex. It can be used with condoms. It must be used before each time you have sex, not one time for the whole day.
Spermicide is supposed to be the same pH as the vagina, but some patients notice that spermicide use can cause yeast or bacterial infections in the vagina.
Spermicide is a discreet, no hormone, use as needed method of birth control.
Learn More About Birth Control Options
This article is part of Haven Health Education, where we explain birth control options so you can make informed decisions about your reproductive health.
Non-Hormonal Birth Control Options in Greensboro and Across North Carolina
If you are looking for non-hormonal birth control options like spermicide, Haven Health provides birth control counseling in Greensboro, North Carolina and by telehealth across the state.
Many patients want flexible, hormone-free methods they can use as needed or alongside condoms for additional pregnancy prevention. Haven Health helps you understand how options like spermicide fit into your overall reproductive health plan.
Patients from Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown, Oak Ridge, Summerfield, Kernersville, and surrounding Guilford County communities visit Haven Health for personalized contraceptive care.
If you live anywhere in Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Asheville, Wilmington, or other North Carolina communities, you can schedule a virtual visit to talk through your birth control options without needing to come into the office.
Haven Health offers patient-centered, evidence-based reproductive care both in person and online across North Carolina.