How Can I Use Gynol Ii Alone

Adults and teenagers: For use alone: One applicatorful of a 3.5, 4, or 5% gel inserted into the vagina before each time you have sexual intercourse. The 3.5% gel may be used up to twenty-four hours before each act of intercourse. The 4% gel may be used up to one hour before each act of intercourse.

Can you use spermicide by itself?

Spermicide can be used by itself, or combined with other birth control methods. Using spermicide plus a condom gives you extra protection from pregnancy (bonus: condoms prevent STDs, too). And you need to use spermicide with diaphragms and cervical caps in order for them to work.

How effective is VCF gel alone?

VCF is 94% effective. This means that if 100 people used VCF correctly for one year, only 6 people would get pregnant. Because VCF may be used incorrectly, it is closer to 72% effective with typical use. If you use VCF incorrectly, your risk of pregnancy increases.