A diaphragm is a dome-shaped bowl made of a thin, flexible rubber that sits over the cervix (the area between the vagina and the uterus). A diaphragm holds spermicide in place over the cervix, this spermicide then kills sperm preventing fertilization.
How is a diaphragm used?
Getting a diaphragm requires a fitting at your local doctor or womens clinic.
Diaphramns can be inserted up to 2 hours before sexual intercourse, as the spermicide is only effective for 2 hours. Each time your have intercourse you will need to add more spremicide to your diaphragm. Do this by leaving the diaphragm in and using an applicator to add more spermicide directly into your vagina.
Getting a diaphragm requires a fitting at your local doctor or womens clinic.
Diaphramns can be inserted up to 2 hours before sexual intercourse, as the spermicide is only effective for 2 hours. Each time your have intercourse you will need to add more spremicide to your diaphragm. Do this by leaving the diaphragm in and using an applicator to add more spermicide directly into your vagina.
Insertion:Before inserting your diaphragm, place a tablespoon of spermicidal jelly on the inside of the dome. Squeeze the rim of the diaphragm and keep the spermicide facing up. Then slide the diaphragm into your vaginal canal and over your cervix.
Removal:You diaphragm should be left in for 6 hours after intercourse, but not longer than 24 hours. You can remove the diaphragm by hooking your finger around the frotn rim and pulling down and out.
Diaphragm Care:After using your diaphragm wash it with soap and warm water. Diaphragms must not have holes or cracks to maintain effectiveness. An easy way to check is to hold it up to the light or fill it with water. Avoid using oil-based creams, including vaginal medications as they can cause damage to the diaphragm
Success Rate:In general, how well each type of birth control method works depends on a lot of things. These include whether a person has any health conditions or is taking any medications that might interfere with its use.
Side Effects
Most women who use a diaphragm have no problems. The side effects that some women have include:
Most women who use a diaphragm have no problems. The side effects that some women have include:
- Spermicides may irritate the vagina and surrounding skin.
- Strong odors or vaginal discharge may appear if the diaphragm is left in too long.
- The rubber or latex in the diaphragm may cause an allergic reaction (this is rare).
- Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare complication.
Advantages
- Can be inserted 2 hours before sex.
- Easy to carry around, comfortable.
- Does not alter menstrual cycles.
- Does not affect future fertility.May help you better know your body
Disadvantages
- Does not protect against HIV/AIDS.
- Requires a fitting in a clinic.
- Needs occasional refitting.
- Possible allergic reaction.
- May increase risk of bladder infections.
- Can be messy.
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