What Is a Diaphragm? The diaphragm is a rather soft, thin rubber
cup that is putted in the vagina before coitus. It is a "
protect " method of contraception and one of its advantages is
minimal side actions. The diaphragm covers the cervix uteri and
obstructs sperm to penetrate into womb. When suitably used with
spermicidal jelly or cream each time you have coitus, the
diaphragm can be 97% effective. As women differ in the size and
form of the vagina, diaphragms are made in several sizes and
types. Only doctor or nurse during a pelvic exam may define the
correct size and type. When Do I Insert the Diaphragm? The
diaphragm must be putted before coitus. In case coitus does not
occur within 2 hours, a second application of the spermicide is
necessary. You shouldnít remove diaphragm. Put the additional
jelly or cream with an applicator. An application of spermicide
is necessary each time you have coitus. But be careful! Donít
displace the diaphragm with the applicator. Diaphragm --
accessible by prescription at M