The following statement is descriptive of the contraceptive sponge:
A) A prescription is required to obtain a contraceptive sponge.
B) The sponge is inserted after intercourse and soaks up the male ejaculate.
C) In order to have maximum effectiveness, the sponge should be left in for 6 hours after intercourse.
D) Women who have already had children have higher effectiveness rates using the sponge.

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The statement describes that to have maximum effectiveness, the sponge should be left in for 6 hours after intercourse. Choice A is incorrect as a prescription is no longer required to obtain a contraceptive sponge. Choice B is incorrect as it does not accurately describe the mechanism of action of the sponge. Choice D is also incorrect as there is no mention of higher effectiveness rates for women who have already had children.

The Following Statement Is Descriptive of the Contraceptive Sponge