The Spermicidal Powers of Chemical Contraceptives. V. A Comparison of Human Sperms with those of the Guinea-Pig

1 October 1932

journal article
research article
Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Epidemiology and Infection

Vol. 32 (4) , 550-556
https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022172400018271

Abstract

1. Human and guinea-pig sperms are susceptible to the most diverse chemicals to almost the same degree. 2. There exists a substance in human semen which protects both human and guinea-pig sperms against certain chemicals, especially sodium oleate, orthovanillin and potassium borotartrate. 3. When perfectly fresh human semen is not available, the spermicidal powers of substances may be tested by using guinea-pig sperms suspended in human semen which has been kept cool.

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The Spermicidal Powers of Chemical Contraceptives. IV. More Pure Substances
Epidemiology and Infection, 1932
The Spermicidal Powers of Chemical Contraceptives: II. Pure Substances
Epidemiology and Infection, 1931