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Medicines nonoxinol-9Question & answer

nonoxinol-9 · Medicine question

Does it protect against HIV or other STIs?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. It does not prevent STIs, and genital irritation or damage may increase vulnerability to HIV exposure.

Sources for this answer

Gygel Contraceptive Jellyemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2
PubMedPubMed · Reputable Web

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