HEALTH EDUCATION

 TODAY A Spermicidal Contraceptive for Women ::

Today is a properiteray name for nonoxyl-9 It is a nonhormonal preparation developed by Bliss Chemicals and Pharmaceutical india and w.j Rendell limited u.k it is used by millions of women in over 60 countries it is available in the form of pessary (a medicament inserted in the vagina ) it consists of the soluble base polyethylene glycol with 5% of nonoxynol-9 which is the spermicidal agent Thus Today acts as a barrier and spermicidal agent The method of using is very simple It is taken just between two finger - tips and inserted deep into vagina Today is effective for one hour after 4-5 minutes of insertion it is safe 99% effective and is free from side effects The sense of privacy is maintained and there is no disturbance in the sex life on the contrary women may experience a pleasurable sensation of warmth which of course should not be misunderstood as irritation Today is not absorbed significant by the body and is passed out in routine it is becoming more and more popular in india 

D Intra - Uterine Contraceptive Devices (IUD) ::

These devices are based on the principle that if any foreign material is placed in the uterus it prevents the implantation of the fertilized ovum (zygote) Common devices used are Loops and copper T 

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