What is a diaphragm?
A diaphragm is a dome-shaped rubber cap that covers
the opening of the womb (cervix). It is used along side with spermicide.
the opening of the womb (cervix). It is used along side with spermicide.
How it works
A diaphragm is very effective when inserted six hours
earlier before sexual intercourse and the spermicide that accompanies it kills
any sperm that may likely fertilize the ova (egg).
earlier before sexual intercourse and the spermicide that accompanies it kills
any sperm that may likely fertilize the ova (egg).
Advantages of a diaphragm
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It is safe and effective when used correctly
It is safe and effective when used correctly
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It include both as a barrier and a spermicidal
mechanism of action
It include both as a barrier and a spermicidal
mechanism of action
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The
diaphragm is reversible
The
diaphragm is reversible
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The cream and jelly act as a lubricant, to easy
painful coitus
The cream and jelly act as a lubricant, to easy
painful coitus
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It does not affect the woman’s menstrual cycle
It does not affect the woman’s menstrual cycle
Safety
Diaphragm is 82 – 92% safe
Who should not use diaphragm
Woman who:
i.
Allergically react to rubber or spermicidal
substance
Allergically react to rubber or spermicidal
substance
ii.
Has pelvic infection
Has pelvic infection
iii.
Cannot correctly insert it
Cannot correctly insert it
iv.
Has deliver a baby within 6–12 weeks
Has deliver a baby within 6–12 weeks
v.
Cannot use it every time she has intercourse
Cannot use it every time she has intercourse
How to use diaphragm
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Dry and clean the diaphragm before use and check
for any foreign particles to avoid monilial vaginitis
Dry and clean the diaphragm before use and check
for any foreign particles to avoid monilial vaginitis
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Wash your hands before use
Wash your hands before use
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Check for holes or tears to avoid escape of
spermatozoa
Check for holes or tears to avoid escape of
spermatozoa
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Spread the spermicide or jelly inside and around
the rim of the diaphragm
Spread the spermicide or jelly inside and around
the rim of the diaphragm
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Squeeze the side of the rim together and insert
the diaphragm into the vagina
Squeeze the side of the rim together and insert
the diaphragm into the vagina
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If repeat sexual intercourse is encouraged,
leave the diaphragm intact and insert additional spermicide inside the vagina.
If repeat sexual intercourse is encouraged,
leave the diaphragm intact and insert additional spermicide inside the vagina.
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Diaphragm will always last 6 – 8 hours after
sexual intercourse before it could be removed
Diaphragm will always last 6 – 8 hours after
sexual intercourse before it could be removed
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Within this 6 – 8 hours, do not touch, until it
is removed
Within this 6 – 8 hours, do not touch, until it
is removed
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After this time put your finger under the rim
and draw it out gently
After this time put your finger under the rim
and draw it out gently
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Wash and air dry your diaphragm thoroughly after
use.
Wash and air dry your diaphragm thoroughly after
use.
Possible side effect
Monilla vaginitis
Things to report
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Report any irritation of the vagina
Report any irritation of the vagina
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U.T.I (urinary tract infection)
U.T.I (urinary tract infection)
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Pain on insertion
Pain on insertion
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Pain during intercourse and it likes
Pain during intercourse and it likes
Follow – up
Client should go for refitting after childbirth or
weight gain which might possible affect the fitting
weight gain which might possible affect the fitting
