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| Method |  Vaginal pH ModulatorA prescription gel used before sex that keeps vaginal pH acidic to disable sperm. | Second Method Select a method using "+ Add method" above |
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| Efficacy | 86.3% typical use Least effective: under 90 out of 100 people successfully prevent pregnancy per year. | — |
| Cost | $0–$400 /per package Insurance: Usually | — |
| Duration | Single use (effective for 1 hour) | — |
| Reversibility | Reversible | — |
| STI Protection | No | — |
| How it works | A gel containing lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate maintains an acidic vaginal pH that disables sperm and reduces their motility. It also acts as a physical barrier to sperm movement. | — |
| Prescription | Required Prescription required | — |
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