Vaginal Contraceptive Film Efficacy

Vaginal Contraceptive Film efficacy is not very high as compared to other birth control measures.

Use of VCF

The use of all preventive birth control measures has always been high when used properly. This is true with VCF also, if you follow certain rules like washing and drying your hands before the use, you also need to remove the film from the wrapper, folding it on the top with the help of your index finger. You then need to insert this close to the vagina and wait for about 10-15 minutes before you start your physical relationship. You need to follow the instructions before the use of VCF as the film coating may last for one or more hours so you need to know about the effectiveness before you have your sexual intercourse or before your body comes in contact with the genitals.

Success rate of VCF

Due to the chemical nonoxynol-9 this is an effective spermicide and the WHO has stated that the failure rate is around 29% if not used properly and 18% if it is used perfectly. To say roughly the success rate when it comes to birth control is anywhere between 70 to 80 percent. VCF has put up facts of success being any where between 79 to 94 percent. As compared to other contraceptive birth control methods this has lower success rates and you are thus advised to have a back up method in case of emergency.

Condoms are the most effectively used birth control measure as VCF does not offer you any protection when it comes to transmission of sexual diseases like STDs and the use of condoms should be for all those couple who maintain sexual relationship with multiple partners.

Every birth control method has its own set of advantage as well as disadvantage and VCF is also one of them. You need to consult your gynecologist as to which is the best birth control preventive method suitable for you before you go in for VCF.

Advantage of VCF

The VCF gives a woman complete control over her reproductive organs. As this dissolves inside the body there is no need for it to be removed. This can be purchased without the doctor’s prescription and even if you are a habituated smoker you can use this contraceptive vaginal film and the best thing is it gives you complete protection against side effects when it comes to the use of other antibiotics or other hormonal based birth control pill.

If you decide on starting a family all you need to do is to discontinue the use of VCF and you can conceive any time there after.

Disadvantage of VCF

Does not guarantee you protection against STDs, you need to use alternative methods to provide you protection. The effectiveness of this is lesser than any other contraceptive, it may cause irritation as the main chemical used here is nonoxynol-9, you need to discontinue your sexual intercourse till you insert this film and lastly it can sometimes be difficult to insert it properly in its proper place.

Information regarding VCF

As VCF is a non-hormonal birth control film it offers you protection against unwanted pregnancy, but then you need to talk to your doctor before you decide as to which is the best one for you.

If you have decided on using this method of birth control then you can always ask for free samples from Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp all you need to do is fill in a form requesting them to send you a free sample of the same.