Diaphragm Diaphragm

By Niya OhlesBy Niya Ohles

Period 4 Period 4

What is it / How is it used What is it / How is it used

thin rubber dome with a thin rubber dome with a springy and flexible rim springy and flexible rim

It is inserted into the It is inserted into the vagina, fits over the vagina, fits over the cervix and is held in place cervix and is held in place by vaginal muscles by vaginal muscles

How effective is it?How effective is it?

Diaphragms are 86-94% Diaphragms are 86-94% effective as birth control. effective as birth control.

Where you can get it?Where you can get it? Clinic Clinic

Cost?Cost? $30- $50 for the $30- $50 for the

diaphragmdiaphragm Doctors visit/ fitting feeDoctors visit/ fitting fee Spermicide is from $0.50- Spermicide is from $0.50-

$1.50 per use. $1.50 per use.

Positives/ Negatives Positives/ Negatives

PositivesPositives small and easy to carry small and easy to carry Reusable and relatively Reusable and relatively

inexpensiveinexpensive

NegativesNegatives Prescription is Prescription is

required required Urinary tract Urinary tract

infectionsinfections Must be cleaned and Must be cleaned and

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