spermicidal

Adjective

Meaning

destructive to spermatozoa

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

lubricant preventive lubrication preventative lube contraceptive spermicide lubricating birth control device contraceptive device prophylactic device spermaticidal spermicidally astroglide

Phrases with the word

spermicidal cream

Examples

An additional spermicidal effect probably takes place in the cervical mucus. Source: Internet

Barrier protection Barrier protection and/or spermicidal gel use during sexual intercourse decreases cancer risk. Source: Internet

Ovulation is not affected, and the IUD is not an abortifacient. 58–60 It is currently believed that the mechanism of action for IUDs is the production of an intrauterine environment that is spermicidal. Source: Internet

They advocated instead for methods which were controlled by women, such as diaphragms and spermicidal douches. Source: Internet

It is believed that this reaction, a sterile inflammatory response, produces tissue injury of a minor degree but sufficient enough to be spermicidal. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

spermiate spermiation spermic spermicidal cream spermicide spermidine