Compare Birth Control methods
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Side-by-side comparison
| Method |  SpongeA soft foam disc placed deep in the vagina before sex. It covers the cervix and contains spermicide. | Second Method Select a method using "+ Add method" above |
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| Efficacy | Least effective see details Least effective: under 90 out of 100 people successfully prevent pregnancy per year. | — |
| Cost | $15–$20 /per package Insurance: No | — |
| Duration | Single use (can be left in place up to 24 hours and for multiple acts of sex) | — |
| Reversibility | Reversible | — |
| STI Protection | No | — |
| How it works | A polyurethane foam disc impregnated with spermicide is placed over the cervix before sex. The spermicide kills or disables sperm and the physical barrier blocks sperm from entering the uterus. | — |
| Prescription | OTC No prescription / OTC | — |
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