[afro-nets] Results of new study on effectiveness of N-9 spermicides

[David Hock <DHock@fhi.org>]

Results of new study on effectiveness of N-9 spermicides
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Dose of Nonoxynol-9 May Influence Spermicide Effectiveness

New findings from Family Health International and the National
Institute of Child Health and Human Development show that the
amount of nonoxynol-9 (N-9) in a vaginal spermicidal gel may in-
fluence how well it prevents pregnancy. The form in which the N-
9 is delivered, however, does not appear to have an influence.

Results of this clinical trial of more than 1,500 women at 14
sites throughout the United States are reported in the March
2004 issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology. To read more, see:
http://www.fhi.org/en/AboutFHI/News+Releases/March102004N9.htm


Source:
Raymond EG, Chen PL, Luoto J, The Spermicide Trial Group. Con-
traceptive effectiveness and safety of five nonoxynol-9 spermi-
cides: a randomized trial. Obstet Gynecol 2004;103(3):430-39.

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David Hock
Senior Information Projects Coordinator
Family Health International
mailto:dhock@fhi.org