30 Jul Diaphragm- Contraception

• Diaphragm: disc made of latex placed into the vagina and covers the cervix.
• Kept in place for six hours after intercourse
• Must be removed within 24 hours to prevent toxic shock syndrome.
• Blocks the passage of sperm through the cervix.
• 84 percent success rate in the first year.
• With proper use:94 percent success rate.
• Advantages:
o Placed into the vagina several hours before intercourse.
o Does not contain hormones.
• Disadvantages:
• Doesn’t protect against HIV disease or STDs.
• Increases the risk of bladder infections.
• Difficult to insert.