Diaphragm

The diaphragm is a mechanical contraceptive for the woman. The diaphragm consists of latex, looks like a half-round cupula and is about five to nine cm greatly. There is the diaphragm in several sizes. Due to the different requirements the gynecologist selects the suitable size. The diaphragm is spread with a spermicidal gel and introduced to the sheath in front of the sexual intercourse. It must be on at the os uteri so that the spermiums cannot reach the womb. By the gel the safety is increased. The Pearl index of the diaphragm lies the diaphragm must be checked for rips and holes from time to time between 3 and 7..

Application

The diaphragm is spread with a spermicidal gel and sits deeply into the sheath establishedly to it at the os uteri at the earliest two hours before the sexual intercourse. The right seat must be after felt after introducing. The diaphragm must be once more spread with the seed of killing gel at repeated sexual intercourse without changing its lie in the sheath, however. The diaphragm may be removed at the earliest eight hours after the love act. It may remain not more than 24 hours, however, in the sheath. It suffices to clean the diaphragm with a tepid water, dries and until the next use, in the hold can provided for it stores after this remove. After a birth or after greater weight changes the size of the diaphragm must be checked.

Advantages

The diaphragm doesn't intrude on the cycle. The diaphragm can when required be used spontaneously.

Disadvantages

The spermicidal gel causes allergic reactions like pruritus with some women and men. Some feel the foreign body and find it unpleasant. The diaphragm must be adapted by the gynecologist and isn't appropriate for women with weight fluctuations or a metroptosis. The handling requires a certain exercise and it must always be thought to this to carry the diaphragm with gel.

The diaphragm doesn't offer protection against sexually transmissible diseases.


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