DIAPHRAM (contraceptive)

Diaphragm : A Closer Look Medieval Contraception

In the early medieval times , women who don 't want to bear children used lemon halves to stop sperm form going to the insides of the uterus . The highly acidic lemon juice serves as a spermicide , destroying the sperm upon contact . This sparked the idea of creating the modern day diaphragm , a contraceptive used by women

The Diaphragm

The modern diaphragm is invented by a physician from Germany , Dr Wilhelm Mensnga in 1880 . It is a rubber contraceptive shaped like a dome , which is fit

inside the vagina . It employs a barrier method of contraception , wherein it blocks the entry of the sperm into the uterus It is filled with spermicide before it is put in place inside the vagina . It is made of soft and flexible material for easier insertion In to ensure comfort and ease , the woman should be fitted for a diaphragm by a specialist ADDIN EN .CITE Diaphra gm (contraceptive )2006http /www .tiscali .co .uk /reference /encyclopaedia /hutchi nson /m0026181 .html "Diaphragm (Contraceptive

The diaphragm fits inside the vagina and blocks the opening to the uterus . It prevents the sperm from accessing entrance to the uterus . If ever there are some sperm that swims over the edge of the diaphragm , the spermicidal cream or jelly kills that sperm right away . This device is not an efficient birth control method if you do not use spermicidal cream or jelly . Every time a woman plans to have intercourse , she needs to use a diaphragm in to avoid getting pregnant

The diaphragm should be put in place inside the vagina moments before sexual intercourse and should stay there for 6 to 8 hours with respect to the time of the man 's last ejaculation . This is to ensure that the spermicide would do its work . It is then gently removed , washed in soapy , warm water and returned to its case so it can be ready for another use . The lifespan of a diaphragm device is from six months to two years , depending on the usage ADDIN EN .CITE Diaphra gm Contraceptive Device2004October 19 2006http /www .uihea lthcare .com /depts /med /obgyn /patedu /birthcontrol /diaphragm .html "Diaphragm Contraceptive Device

Diaphragm vs . Other Contraceptives

Diaphragms are usually mistaken with Cervical Caps . The cervical cap was invented in 1860 but is not approved by Food and Drug Administration in the US , while Diaphragms surfaced in 1880 . Cervical caps are usually smaller , shaped like a thimble and is directly positioned over the cervix . Women with deep vaginas would find it rather hard to put cervical caps properly , because their position of their cervix is too far back and is hard to reach . When this is the case , using a diaphragm is preferable to ensure comfort to the women

Diaphragms have negative and positive sides when you compare it with condoms . Using a diaphragm means you have to be sure of sexual intercourse because you need to put it in advance . After that , sexual intercourse could...