Closer look at vaginal spermicides

January 1997

Researchers are taking a closer look at vaginal spermicides...to determine whether they reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Spermicides have antimicrobial effects. They've been shown to help REDUCE the risk of gonorrhea and chlamydia.

But there are concerns that these products MIGHT INCREASE the risk of HIV...by causing vaginal irritation and ulcers.

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Table of Contents

Discussions about MedGuides are heating up
Alzheimer's Disease New Alzheimer's drug, Aricept (donepezil)
Alzheimer's Disease Drugs that help PREVENT Alzheimer's
Dermatology A new prescription antifungal cream
Diabetes Rezulin (REZ-u-lin, troglitazone), for Type II diabetes
Diabetes Accu-Check InstantPlus, the first home monitor for both glucose and cholesterol
Diabetes Computer software programs for diabetics
Prozac (fluoxetine) for bulimia
Antifungals Fungizone (amphotericin B) ORAL suspension
Antifungals Two LIPID formulations of IV amphotericin B...Abelcet
Women's Health Common symptom of menopause is oral discomfort
Cardiology Two new COMBINATION antihypertensives
Cardiology Several alternatives for patients who get a chronic cough from ACE inhibitors
Cardiology Beta blockers to reduce the risk of heart attack or heart failure after surgery
Contraceptives New oral contraceptive
Contraceptives Closer look at vaginal spermicides
Thrombolytics New thrombolytic, Retavase (reteplase)
Asthma Zyflo (zileuton) for asthma
Practice Chart of significant new drugs approved in 1996