As we have seen in our health blog in the past, contraceptive methods are varied, so that there are different ways to avoid an unwanted pregnancy. From this premise we can start to answer the question that the title of this article: What is the intrauterine contraceptive diaphragm?
To quickly understand that no such doubts, we can say that the fetal diaphragm is a barrier, so it is considered a contraceptive method.
Similarly, if we consider the definition given in the SAR, the diaphragm IUD is a “device that is placed on the bottom of the vagina, preventing fertilization.”
It is composed of a spherical cap and made of latex. In addition, the edge is protected with a flexible metal ring. Therefore, the mission of the diaphragm is to prevent sperm from reaching the ovaries, say it is a kind of barrier that protects the way and prevents the passage to the fallopian tubes. To be more effective, is often sprayed with espermizida.
It is a method that has several contraindications, such as latex allergy or urinary tract infections. Note that the diaphragm is an object that you inserted into the vagina, and it cannot tolerate. In addition, each woman has her own pubic size, so you need a diaphragm type or another.
The fetal diaphragm must learn to place, remove and maintain, so it is always necessary to resort to medical personnel, at least at first. If a woman pulls the diaphragm in a way that is not correct can damage the uterus, it is important to know to use it.
Do not confuse the diaphragm intrauterine female condoms, although they are both contraception and are very similar, are different. In addition, the diaphragm is less effective than condoms and the latter no known contraindications.