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Spermicides are used globally for birth control, with or without condoms. As the only means of birth control, spermicides are rarely effective. However, in conjunction with condoms, spermicides are somewhat effective in birth control.
1 Itâs less effective than hormonal birth control methods. 2  Thereâs a possibility for vaginal irritation due to the use of spermicide (nonoxynol-9), which may increase the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and HIV transmission. 3  It may also increase the risk for toxic shock syndrome (TSS).