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Offline Database


Healthdata was also available as a disc based offline database, also in the viewdata format.  It seems as if it was mostly a copy of the online content, so we present it here for your delight and access..

Do note that this information is at least 20 years old.  Please do not rely on anything in here as current medical advice; for that please visit the NHS website.

                                        
   Contraception        Spermicide      
                                        
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 Spermicide alone     Not very effective
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    Spermicide is available as a cream, 
 gel, foam and pessaries. It must be    
 used with a barrier method and is not  
 very effective used alone.             
                                        
 Advantages                             
    Available without a prescription.   
 May give some protection from infection
 including HIV. Spermicides can also be 
 useful as a lubricant in lovemaking.   
                                        
 Disadvantages                          
    Not very effective alone. Some may  
 be sensitive to the chemicals in the   
 spermicide. May interrupt lovemaking.  
                                        
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