Any Diaphragm Users?
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| Mon, 03-15-2004 - 7:10am |
I'm planning to switch birth control to something nonhormonal and am considering the diaphragm. I've been on oral contraceptives for 10 years and although I'm greatful for the reliable protection, I have in return put on weight and have no sex drive. There has to be a better way! Researching all my nonhormonal options I decided a diaphragm would be the way to go. My husband and I plan to start a family in a few years. The only person I know that has used a diaphragm is my mom so I thought I'd ask here if anyone is using this method. I am going to go to the doctor to get fitted for a Milex wide-seal arcing spring diaphragm. I like the idea of silicone as opposed to latex. The Oves looks interesting but I need something a little more permanent I can use on a regular basis. Anyone who has or does use a diaphragm could you share your experiences and what brand it is? Thanks
Julss

My doctor explained how to put it in, then left the room so I could try it myself, and
came back to check that I had it in right, which I did. I took care of it faithfully,
and always used plenty of spermacide with it (gel, not cream, cream makes a mess!)
I didn't find it too much of an inconvenience, really. But, despite my habitual care, I
ended up with my daughter!
After I had her, I switched back to an IUD and have been using that ever since. I would
reccomend the Mirena. It reduces your period to almost nothing after a few months, and
sometimes your periods will even stop. It can also be left in for 5 years. I did try it
a couple of years ago, but I had the rare side effect of it making my migraines worse.
It secretes a VERY low dose of progesterone, and I am extremely sensitive to hormones.
Having said I recommend the Mirena, I'm still perfectly happy with the copper T.
Hope that helps!
It's good to see you here. You have already heard how I feel about my Milex. :)
Jill
Jill
I used the diaphragm for a year after I had my son. It was convenient. And more enjoyable than a condom. But, it is a pain to spread the spermicide and slide it in and take it out later. I would recommend it for a short time, like a year. If you are going to try to conceive later than this is good. But if you don't want any children consider the iud. I agree, it is great to use a non hormonal product! Beware that you have to get resized if your weight changes by 10 lbs. If you don't get resized you are at risk for pregnancy. Good luck!
multiple sex partners, which you obviously don't have! Good luck with whatever you
choose!
iud's do not cause pid's, only multiple sex partners cause that. Also, my doctor had me come in a week before my iud to have cultures taken. Then when they were negative, he inserted the iud. The iud is defintely something you want to use and leave alone. If you want to have kids soon, under a year, use a condom or diaphragm. Then later have the iud inserted. The copper iud does not have any hormones. So, feel good about that! Good luck!
Happy St. Patrick's Day!