Diaphragm Birth Control | How Diaphragms Prevent Pregnancy
A diaphragm is a form of birth control that’s a shallow cup shaped like a little saucer that's made of soft silicone. You bend it in half and insert it inside your vagina to cover your cervix.
How to Use the Diaphragm | Follow Easy Instructions - Planned …
Your nurse or doctor will show you how to put your diaphragm in, and you should also read the instructions that come with the packaging. 1. Wash your hands with soap and water. 2. Put spermicide in the cup, following the instructions on the package your diaphragm came in. 3.
What Is the Effectiveness of the Diaphragm? - Planned Parenthood
Here’s the deal on diaphragm effectiveness: If you use your diaphragm perfectly every single time you have sex, it’s 94% effective. But nobody’s perfect, so in real life diaphragms are about 83% effective — that means about 13 out of 100 people who use a …
Is the Diaphragm Safe? | See If the Diaphragm is Right for You
The diaphragm is totally safe for most people. But the diaphragm may not work for you if: you're not comfortable putting your fingers in your vagina. you're sensitive or allergic to silicone or spermicide. you gave birth in the last 6 weeks. you have trouble putting in the diaphragm. you've had toxic shock syndrome.
What are the Benefits & Advantages of the Diaphragm? - Planned …
How do I get a diaphragm? How safe is the diaphragm? What are the benefits of diaphragms? What are the disadvantages of diaphragms? Diaphragms are portable, reusable, and hormone-free. They’re effective right away, and you can get pregnant as soon as you stop using it.
Where Can I Buy the Diaphragm & How Much Will It Cost?
Getting a diaphragm can cost anywhere from $0 to about $250 — that includes the cost of an exam and fitting, plus the cost of your diaphragm. Spermicide can cost around $5-15 a kit. There's a good chance you can get a diaphragm for free (or a reduced price) if you have health insurance.
What are the Side Effects & Disadvantages of the Diaphragm?
If you’re not sure that you’ll be able to use your diaphragm every single time you have vaginal sex, there are plenty of other types of birth control out there that are easier to use and offer better protection against pregnancy (like IUDs and implants).
Birth Control Methods & Options | Types of Birth Control
Birth control is how you prevent pregnancy. There are lots of different birth control options out there. We’re here to help you figure it all out. Pick what’s important to you to find your best birth control method: Doctor or Nurse Required. Best At Preventing Pregnancy.
Cervical Cap | FemCap | What is a Cervical Cap? - Planned …
Cervical caps are smaller than diaphragms and the shape is a little different: diaphragms are shaped like a dish, and cervical caps look like a sailor’s hat. They both work with spermicide and cover your cervix to prevent pregnancy.
IUD Birth Control | Info About Mirena & Paragard IUDs - Planned …
The Paragard, Mirena, and Liletta IUDs work super well as emergency contraception. If you get one of these IUDs put in within 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex, it’s more than 99% effective. It’s actually the most effective way to prevent pregnancy after sex.