how do i know if i've correctly placed my diaphragm?

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Answer 1

Shouldn't feel it: A diaphragm should fit so that is completely covers the cervix and tucks (witch hazel) behind the pubic bone. You shouldn't feel your diaphragm if it is correctly placed. This includes after squatting, sitting, or walking around. If it slips doing any of these things it is not correctly placed.

Answer 2

I suggest: You go back to the doctor/office/provider who fitted and prescribed and ask him/her to check your placement. It's not hard but you must get it right or it doesn't work. One short appointment will give you confidence.

Answer 3

Yes: Yes after every child and if you gain or lose ten pounds.

Answer 4

Yes: In general after every pregnancy and if there is a substantial weight change. One might consider more effective alternatives as methods such as this which require patient participation are among the less reliable ones. In addition, there is some data to suggest that bladder infections may be more common in diaphragm users.

Answer 5

Wash after use: Wash after use and inspect for holes.

Answer 6

Mild soap & Water: Generally washing with a pure soap (no fragrance) is enough. Periodically you can soak in alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to give it a good cleaning, maybe monthly.

Answer 7

Diaphragm: The diaphragm is a good form of barrier contraception. Advantages include: no hormones, effective (90%), reusable, safe, inexpensive, reversible, decreases risk of some sexually transmitted diseases, patient controlled and not an abortifacient.

Answer 8

Convenience: The major disadvantage of the diaphragm is the inconvenience of having to puut it in before sexual activity.

Answer 9

Placement & holes: Proper placement of the diaphragm in the vagina to cover the cervix requires practice and training by the OB GYN who fits the product initially. The diaphragm must be inspected after use by holding it up to the light after cleaning to be sure there aren't pin holes present that allow sperm passage. Diaphragms must always use a contraceptive cream inside the cup.

Answer 10

When well used: When it is a couple years old, looks weathered, yellow or cracking. If it has dried up in a drawer for a couple years or if you left in your car in phoenix today(116 degrees).

Answer 11

Old and "holy": If a diaphragm is more than 5 to 7 years old, the rubber component tends to deteriorate, making for a "blessed diaphragm" which means it is 'holy". If a hole is seen at any time when inspected post use, change it immediately- as they are cheaper than a undesired pregnancy.

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