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Spermicidal and Barrier Contraception

Barrier contraceptives are devices that provide a physical barrier between the sperm and the egg. Examples of barrier contraceptives include the male condom, female condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, and sponge. [For a description of the male condom, see Box Male Condom.] Barrier devices are the only contraceptive methods that can help prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Spermicides

Spermicides are sperm-killing substances available as foams, creams, or...

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...testing - IgM testing is worthless and that it is type specific. You want to know if you have... Read more »

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...best screening option. There are several different types of testing and it's important to know... Read more »

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STD Symptoms

...infected. These infections are usually passed by intercourse, but can also be passed through other types of sex, such as oral sex. STDs can be caused by viruses or bacteria. If you have ever had... Read more »

STD Prevention

...prevention, spermicides are best used with condoms, not in place of them. Diaphragm, Sponge and Cap These types of birth control are inserted into the vagina to hold spermicide up to the cervix... Read more »

Urinary Tract Infection: Diagnosis

...kidneys for swelling and tenderness.With the exception of skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men in the United States. Early detection may result from a blood... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Home Remedies and Prevention

...allergic reactions in people who are allergic to bee stings.Lysine should not be taken with certain types of antibiotics.Zinc taken in large amounts (more than 200 mg/day) can cause stomach... Read more »

Cervical Cancer: Causes

...they are blocked, cell growth can run rampant, leading to tumor development and cancer.HPV Genetic Types. More than 30 genetic variants of human papillomaviruses can be passed through sexual... Read more »

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