Still wondering if anyones heard of this
product VCF. I would really like some
advice on any non-hormonal products, but
im specifically looking at this one right
now. Since you can get free samples at the
company's website, i was thinking of
trying it out, but has anyone used it
before? I was looking to get some
additional info, before using something i
had never used before. Thank you to anyone
who has any advice for me. I have only
read good things about this product
before, so why not??
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Georgia59
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Posted: 08-16-07 10:55am
It's just a spermicide- they come in many
different forms, and are best when used
WITH a condom or diaphragm or something,
they're not incredibly effective on their
own.
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Llewellyn
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Joined: 21 Jan 2007 Posts: 1743 Location: NY
Posted: 08-16-07 11:00am
Yes, I have heard of and used VCF.
As Georgia said, it's just like any other
spermicide. That means it is not very
effective on its own, so it should be used
as a backup method rather than as your
sole method of birth control.
Also, as with other spermicides, VCF may
cause irritation and burning (it caused
some in my case) and may increase your
chances of getting an infection (also
happened in my case). So I only used it
about seven times or so, then stopped.
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Georgia59
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Posted: 08-16-07 11:08am
I wouldn't bother to buy it online, you
can buy spermicide anywhere they sell
condoms usually.
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jane9000
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Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 7 Location: New York
Posted: 08-16-07 11:30am
how do you know it's not that effective on
its own. where are you getting this
information from. are you a doctor, nurse
or incredibly informed consumer. VCf is a
great alternative if you want something
nonhormonal. have you used vcf before or
just guessing what it is like. ie burning.
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Carifairy
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Posted: 08-16-07 12:35pm
ACTUALLY JANE, I in fact am.
I work in an abortion clinic, and work in
womens health.
I deal with birth control issues, and
issues relating to unwanted preganncies.
Nonoxynol 9 does cause burning in a lot of
women, it also increases the risk of HIV
contraction due to it's 'harsh' nature. IF
you are monogamous, spermicides are a good
option.
Spermicides ALONE are not recommended for
birth control, unless you are not very
concerned about a pregnancy. When used
with barrier methods they are more
effective.
I know women that use spermicides alone,
but they also would have an abortion if it
failed.
I recommend spermicide and a diaphragm,
which is pretty effective.
Hormones are not dangerous for most women,
and many women happily use them for 20-30+
years.
I myself do not use hormones, but I can
have an abortion if my BC method fails.
AS a healthcare professional, I recommend
barrier usage with spermicides.
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Llewellyn
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Joined: 21 Jan 2007 Posts: 1743 Location: NY
Posted: 08-16-07 12:54pm
As I already said in my other post, yes, I
have used it before. If you have not used
it before, perhaps you should learn more
about it before talking about how great it
is.
If you simply google "spermicides" or VCF,
you can find that they are not very
effective on their own. That's pretty
common knowledge.
i actually like vcf..so far..i recently
bought it and i'ved used it like..twice I
think, I'm on birth control too but it
just makes me feel that much better to
have that there too...i worry too
much...though..today i forgot to put it
in..only thing about it is it ruins the
spontanaity unless you anticipate the
action hahaha
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freyja
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Joined: 28 Nov 2006 Posts: 14
Posted: 08-20-07 16:50pm
I use it, and I really like it. It's not
messy at all, and I have not had any
burning or irritation or anything like
that with it. I don't even know it's
there (except that I remember putting it
in, haha).
I definitely would not use it alone,
however. I don't think it's that
effective on its own...it's really better
used as a secondary method. I use it as a
backup to my pill.
