Birth Control: How to use your diaphragm

The diaphragm is a dome-shaped cup that fits over the opening inthe cervix and prevents pregnancy.

For an effective birth control, your diaphragm (see pictures below)fit too well. Your doctor will measure your vagina to find the right size and fits you.

Your doctor or nurse will teach you how to put the diaphragm in andtake it out. You should also read the instructions from the company that made your diaphragm.


To make sure that you know how to use your diaphragm, you mustput it into practice and take it out while you're in your doctor's office. Your doctor will check to see that the diaphragm fits right.

To lower your risk of becoming pregnant, you must use your diaphragm correctly and every time you have sex. You have to (trygel or cream, the sperm enter the cervix kills) as the diaphragmwith spermicide to prevent pregnancy. You can insert the diaphragm into the vagina up to 1 hour before sex. Once there, thediaphragm provides protection for 6 hours.