diaphragm questions

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Registered: 09-10-2003
diaphragm questions
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Thu, 10-12-2006 - 2:15pm
So, I got fitted for a diaphragm, but think I got taken for a ride. The girl at planned parenthood admitted to me she'd rarely fitted women, that they were not very effective, and tried four sizes til she got me the smallest. I inserted it correctly, but could feel a small gap at the back, though she said it covered my cervix. I told her I thought she was misinformed about the effectiveness of the diaphragm, since I'd used one for a couple of years, with no problems. I'm disgusted with the place, and going to a private doctor tomorrow, to have her check the fit, since I'm afraid to use it. Do you think I'm safe with this? I got a lot of infections with other ones, but maybe they were too large? I'm not even sure the oral medication they gave me got rid of my yeast infection. Very disheartened, maybe you get what you pay for. First toxic shock from the birth control pill disaster, now a dubeous diaphragm fitting? I'm damned if I'll submit my body to an IUD from these people. Desperately wondering where to turn. Help, consolation, words of wisdom? Thanks in advance.
Amie
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 10-12-2006 - 6:39pm

Hi Amie, welcome back!


      Jill

    

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Registered: 09-10-2003
Thu, 10-12-2006 - 7:44pm
Thanks, Jill. I wanted the cap originally, but, they said they didn't even offer it. Maybe this new doctor will be different. I did use it once, the diaphragm remained in place, although now I'm wishing I hadn't. I've heard the diaphragm is only a holder for the spermicide, I'm hoping I'll be okay, at 72 hours, it's boarderline for the single dose of plan B I have, but, I wouldn't touch it, even if I could. I'd rather be carrying his child it wouldn't be a huge disappointment to me, though my timing preferrence wouldn't be right now. Anyway, I hope I won't be pregnant, and hope using the diaphragm was better than nothing.
I think it's safe to say hormones are out, though I intend to ask about paraguard versus merina, as, it's my next choice. I had paraguard before, and did well on it, though it's expensive, and major, but more effective than anything else I could use, accept sterilization, and, I still want another child some day. I hope this woman I see tomorrow will make me feel more confident about my options. My boyfriend put it in my hands, though I think the toxic shock incident scared him plenty, he didn't leave my side, he says he wants something that will be effective, and compromise my health and well being as little as possible. Thanks. I'll let you know how things go.
Amie