Diaphragm

The appearance of the membrane is similar to a rubber cover. The diaphragm is a round spiral or spring of specialists, the dome is covered with rubber. The diaphragm is available in latex and silicone materials.

It will be offered in nine different sizes and custom needs of the individual woman by a gynecologist, a family planning center or a counselor. Most women diaphragm after onset, but does not feel is right.

The optimum size of contraception is so important, because the vagina with a little added excitement. The woman has to check every time you install the right seat of the diaphragm with the fingers, by palpation through the cervix through.

The action or application:

Through access to the membrane of the uterus is blocked, so that no combination of egg and sperm can take place. In addition, however, must still apply a gel or a cream that prevent sperm from entering.

This means that with the active ingredient Nonoxynol kill sperm. There are also natural Diaphragmagele lactic acid or citric acid. However, it should be noted that these creams only inhibit sperm mobility. The advantage is, of course, natural gels are medically less stressful.

All creams or gels applied to the diaphragm, which then sit on the cervix. The important thing is that even the inner edge is well covered with cream. Through this combination, the cervix is doubly protected, and prevent sperm from entering the uterus.

The diaphragm is inserted 1-2 hours, or immediately before intercourse in the vagina and placed against the cervix.

Safety:

The diaphragm is a very safe if properly used contraceptives. In principle, therefore, as reliable as the condom. Depending, of course, security is of adequate size, appropriate use and fit Exatas

The correct insertion can be practiced best in the doctor's office. With the hold that the diaphragm of the posterior vaginal vault to the front range in the niche behind the pubic bone. It is important that the cervix is completely covered by rubber and is easily palpable.

We must ensure that the time between initiation of sexual intercourse and not exceeding 2 hours. Staying after intercourse, the diaphragm must necessarily 8 hours in the vagina, while the sperm can survive there. No later than 24 hours, but then it should be removed.

Should it come after the first intercourse at an event also must be combated with a finger or Einführhülse cream or gel.

The diaphragm must be strictly observed in the large fluctuations in weight (more than 5 kg) or births, as it should be adjusted if necessary.

Many women use contraception at the start of others until they feel safe in the implementation of the diaphragm and the necessary experience.

To prevent the rubber is porous or cracked, the diaphragm requires careful maintenance. It is washed after each use with hot water, dried completely, and possibly with corn or potato starch rubbed in order to keep it dry.

The diaphragm can be used up to two years and must be replaced by a new one after this time.

Advantages:

The use of the diaphragm should be made only when actually comes to sex. For this reason, it is especially suitable for women who are not as likely to have sex. Do not interfere with the body of the woman and is still relatively cheap.

The insertion of the diaphragm is estimated by some women as a valuable self-knowledge, to learn about herself and her body better.

Disadvantages:

A woman should learn to examine themselves and be able to palpate the cervix can be safe in the vagina. The only way to ensure proper insertion. It takes lots of practice at the beginning of the operation.

It is also an obstacle for many couples in their sexual spontaneity.
Diaphragm
Moreover, some creams or gels can cause a burning sensation in the penis. In such cases, be made to another product.