Nonoxynol 9 topical for Birth Control User Reviews
Brand names: Encare, Emko, VCF Vaginal Contraceptive, Advantage 24 Contraceptive, Delfen Foam, Conceptrol Gynol II Jelly with Applicator Advantage-S
Nonoxynol 9 topical has an average rating of 3.7 out of 10 from a total of 10 reviews for the treatment of Birth Control. 20% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 60% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Nonoxynol 9 topical
- Kai...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 27, 2020
VCF Vaginal Contraceptive (nonoxynol 9) "When we used it my husband had a severe reaction... he says it’s like peeing razor blades and can’t urinate whatsoever... I’m only having mild side effects- Vaginal tissue is supper sensitive and uncomfortable and it only stung slightly when I peed."
- GWF...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 6, 2022
VCF Vaginal Contraceptive (nonoxynol 9) "Used with my husband as a hormone free alternative 2x. The first time we waited about 10 minutes after inserting and afterwards there was slight irritation on my end and not full out bleeding but pink clean up. The next time we had sex about 20 minutes after inserting the gel and afterwards it was slight irritation on my end and there was some bright red bleeding…… I think I’ll go back to using the strips…. I’ve never had bleeding using the vag strips."
- Pre...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 28, 2019
VCF Vaginal Contraceptive (nonoxynol 9) "Literally had sex just one time and used this for contraception and was pregnant! This is not a sure fire contraceptive. If you definitely do not want more children I'd suggest something that has a higher success rate. Or at least something more proven effective."
- 44...
- May 25, 2016
Delfen Foam (nonoxynol 9) "I have a 44 year old daughter that is proof that Delfen Foam is not effective."
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- December 26, 2018
Delfen Foam (nonoxynol 9) "I have a 39 year old daughter that proves Delfen Foam was ineffective. Lol."
- Lil...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- January 15, 2022
VCF Vaginal Contraceptive (nonoxynol 9) "Used this product for 5 years. We love it and now we can’t find it anywhere! So sad!"
- Fas...
- February 9, 2017
Conceptrol (nonoxynol 9) "Use with my girl all the time works like any other birth control just use another after every hour"
- Ble...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 17, 2022
VCF Vaginal Contraceptive (nonoxynol 9) "Used it twice, Friday and Sunday, one day apart. Caused pain on intercourse and bleeding during intercourse the second time used. Friday everything was fine."
- Dav...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 12, 2019
VCF Vaginal Contraceptive (nonoxynol 9) "Wife used this for about six months when she was on the minipill as we don't like condoms. Got a UTI twice. Worked in that she didn't get pregnant, but the UTI is a nasty side effect."
- Klo...
- November 7, 2020
VCF Vaginal Contraceptive (nonoxynol 9) "Use it once and the next day I start bleeding."
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Conceptrol (nonoxynol 9) "This was and is still a nightmare contraceptive. Bought this and used with my boyfriend. Used 3 in one night. We both had side effects. We are exclusive if not. ..I would have thought I caught something. Felt good after using but 2 hours later the excess is flowing out & leaves me feeling slightly irritated. I wash again but still feel a persistent irritation. Day 2. he had a weird sensation while peeing. Both of us have itchy genitals and it only gets worse from there. I almost feel like a yeast infection. My anal region itches.my vaginal area feels dry but it isn't. It's just highly irritated. I've used raw yogurt, acidophilus pulls and so feel irritated. Never using this again. It's day 4 and these symptoms are still annoying"