Where can you get VCF?
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Where can you get VCF?
VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Films (FSA Eligible) – CVS Pharmacy.
Is VCF over-the-counter?
VCF is an over-the-counter form of birth control. It comes in small sheets of a thin film. You insert it into your vagina, where it dissolves and releases the spermicide nonoxynol-9.
Do you need a prescription for VCF?
How to start using VCF. You do not need a prescription for VCF. You can purchase VCF in a box at a pharmacy (approximately $13/box of 12) or in single packets at some sexual health clinics. Check the expiry date before purchasing and using VCF.
Where is spermicide sold?
Spermicide is sold over-the-counter online and at pharmacies, drugstores, and some supermarkets and grocery stores. You can also find spermicides at some family planning clinics and Planned Parenthood health centers. You don’t need a prescription and there are no age restrictions — anybody can buy spermicide.
Is VCF film effective?
How Effective is the Vaginal Contraceptive Film? When the VCF is used perfectly, this method is 85 – 90% effective in protecting against pregnancy. There is a “user failure rate” as some individuals make mistakes in using the VCF, bringing the effectiveness down to 75% based on typical use.
How much does VCF cost?
The cost for VCF Vaginal Contraceptive vaginal film 28% is around $22 for a supply of 9 film, depending on the pharmacy you visit.
Does Walmart have VCF?
VCF Dissolving Vaginal Contraceptive Film, 12ct – Walmart.com.
How effective is VCF Vaginal?
When the VCF is used perfectly, this method is 85 – 90% effective in protecting against pregnancy. There is a “user failure rate” as some individuals make mistakes in using the VCF, bringing the effectiveness down to 75% based on typical use.
What is the most effective spermicide?
Healthline’s picks for the best spermicide products
- Trojan Ultra Thin Spermicidal Lubricant Condoms.
- Trojan ENZ Armor Spermicidal Lubricant Condoms.
- Trojan Ultra Ribbed Spermicidal Lubricant Condoms.
- VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Film.
- ForPlay PrePair Spermicidal Water-Based Personal Lubricant.
- VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Gel.
Is there lube that kills sperm?
Spermicidal lubricant, or lube, is a contraceptive device that prevents sperm from entering the uterus. The lube immobilizes sperm or kills it to prevent pregnancy from vaginal intercourse.
Can I use two VCF films?
Insert VCF no less than 15 minutes and no more than 3 hour before intercourse. If more than 3 hours pass since the VCF was inserted, insert another film. Use one VCF for each act of intercourse. Several VCFs can be used in a day.
How effective are VCF films?
Can you use lube with VCF?
If you need an extra lubricant, make sure it is a water-based product safe for use with cervical caps, condoms, or diaphragms . Spermicides, especially gels and jellies, provide some lubrication during sexual intercourse.
How effective is VCF gel alone?
No birth control method is 100% effective. But if used correctly and consistently, VCF can be up to 94 percent effective, according to the company that makes it. And if you use it alongside another birth control method, that’s said to rise to up to 99 percent.
How long does VCF film last?
3 hours
We have done numerous clinical studies to prove that not only is VCF effective for up to 3 hours, it has an efficacy rate of 94-96%, used correctly.
How effective is VCF film alone?
