The Diaphragm

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This chapter focuses on managing the health of women in a variety of settings, including internal medicine, primary care, family practice, and specialty areas such as women’s health care, pelvic wellness, aesthetics, and infertility. It explains the diaphragm. The diaphragm is an effective form of contraception. It is considered a barrier method, which means that it provides a barrier between the ejaculated sperm and its entrance into the uterus. The diaphragm prevents contraception by eliminating the possibility of the sperm fertilizing the egg. It forms a mechanical barrier to prevent sperm from entering the cervical canal. The diaphragm fits behind the pubic bone within the vaginal vault. It is nearly as good as the birth control pill, but not as effective as Depo-Provera and the intrauterine device (IUD). There are three different types of diaphragms: flat spring, coil spring, and arcing spring.

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