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Female Contraception - Diaphragm & IUDs

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Diaphragm and Intrauterine Devices

Some contraceptive methods work by being inserted into the woman's body:

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Diaphragms

  • A diaphragm is a shallow plastic cup, which is inserted into the vagina prior to sexual intercourse and sits at the entrance to the uterus.
  • It is designed to prevent the sperm from reaching the egg.
  • It can also be covered in a spermicide to kill the sperm.
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Intrauterine devices (IUDs)

  • This is also known as the coil.
  • They are small t-shaped devices that are inserted into the uterus.
  • They work by preventing implantation of an embryo (fertilised egg).
  • Some intrauterine devices also release progesterone.

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