Cervical Cap +

Diaphragm
Ana Nixon, Gerson Vargas, Gerson
Grijalva, Joanna Ortega

When was it discovered? By who?

Cervical Cap

Discovered 1838 by

Diaphragm

Discovered by Charles GoodYear in the

year of 1844

Science behind it...

The cervical cap prevents pregnancy by keeping
sperm from joining with an egg. In order to be as
effective as possible, the cervical cap must be
used with spermicide cream or jelly.
The cap works in two ways:

The cervical cap blocks the opening to the

uterus.
The spermicide stops sperm from moving.

Diaphragm
Diaphragms prevent pregnancy by keeping sperm
from joining with an egg. In order to be as effective
as possible, the diaphragm must be used with
spermicide cream, gel, or jelly.
Diaphragms work in two ways:

The diaphragm blocks the opening to the

uterus.
The spermicide stops sperm from moving.

Benefits & Side effects

DON'T USE ONE IF:

You gave birth in the last 10 weeks

Have cancer of the uterus, vagina, or vulva

Have certain physical problems with your

uterus or vagina have difficulty inserting
the cervical cap

Have a history of toxic shock syndrome

have poor vaginal muscle tone

Have a reproductive tract infection

recently or had an abortion recently had
surgery on your cervix

DIaphragm
Benefits

It can be kept in your purse or pocket

Can be use while breastfeeding
Has no effect on a woman's natural
hormones

Side Effects

Urinary tract infection

Can also cuase Vagial irritation
Burning sensation

Where and how to obtain it and the price

Cervical cap

The price for the cervical can

be up to $50 to $200

Spermicidal jellies,and foams

can be up to $7 to $18

Diaphragm

The price for it can cost up to $200

A kit can cost up to $17
A average can cost up $75

In order to obtain it you have to go and a see a

healthcare provider and get examined

Effectiveness

It is effective when the cervix is covered by

each intercourece

Diaphragm

After intercourse, it should be left in place

for 8 hours. Put spermicidal jellies or
creams that kill sperm into the Cap before
inserting it into your body. Cervical
caps/covers are 84-91% effective at
preventing pregnancy for women who
have never given birth.

It more effective when it use correctly

It is more effective if your partner helps
you by using latex condom or pulling it out
before ejaculation.
It is effective when you use spermicidal
cream
It is 71% to 86% effectiveness

Sources
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birthcontrol/cervical-cap#sthash.ISBQRU0m.dpuf
http://www.birth-control-comparison.info/cervical-cap
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