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The Diaphram...

  • 08-09-2008 10:55am
    #1
    greenapplesea
    Closed Accounts Posts: 96 ✭✭


    Hi Everybody,

    I just wanted to check and see if anybody out there is currently using the diaphram/cap as a method of contraception? Due to family history I have decided to come off the pill after almost eight years and would like to use a hormone free method.

    Can anybody advise me on this? I know there is a contraception thread over in The Ladies Lounge but it isn't that specific.

    Thanks!


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  • #2
    Faith
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,661 Mod ✭✭✭✭Faith


    I don't know too much about them except that they're very uncommon these days. I think they have quite a high failure rate compared to other forms of contraception. One study found them to have a failure rate of about 10%, but other studies have found failure rates of up to 30%. They also don't provide that much protection against STDs, compared to condoms.

    Condoms are probably your best bet for a barrier method.


  • #3
    Nevyn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43,045 ✭✭✭✭Nevyn


    http://www.fwhc.org/birth-control/diaphram.htm

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diaphragm_(contraceptive)

    With perfect use in conjunction with spermacide the % is estimated at 6%.
    Using in conjunction with condoms it may be possible to get that even lower.


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