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Women do still ask about diaphragms, and it is a low tech barrier method solution to effective contraception for some. Although barrier methods of contraception are not as effective as hormonal or long acting methods of contraception , contraceptive diaphragms are still an effective alternative for those who do not want hormonal contraception. The silicone rubber lasts a long time, but it is recommended that you get an new diaphragm every two years . And though the devices are quite stable, prior to each use of a diaphragm we remind women to check it puncture marks or cracks, which would reduce its effectiveness.increase chances of failure. We do recommend that it is used with spermicide. Although barrier methods are not as effective, after two years of use couples have very high continuing success rates of pregnancy prevention. Read the labels on your spermicide choice as some may cause deterioration of the latex or silicone in the device, and even some lubricants and yeast medicat...

Spermicides kill sperm  when studied in the laboratory. Thus, it stands to reason that spermicides in proper concentration work because they also kill sperm in the vagina before they can cause pregnancy, and in many cases, before they can cause an STD.  All studies of contraceptive efficacy do prove they do help to prevent pregnancy, but some studies didn't confirm the STD protection, such as one study done on sex workers. Spermacide cannot prevent yeast infections, bacterial vaginal infections or trichomoniasis infections. Virtually all women can use spermicide, only about 1% of the population is allergic. Spermicide is very safe as well, as very little is absorbed through the wall of the vagina. The effects of spermicide only last a few hours, in the best cases (about 8), but if you use a suppository, you have about an hour of protection, but there is something called Advantage-24 that does give you a full 24 hours of protection. Some women using NuvaRing and Mirena wea...