How does the contraceptive diaphragm work? What are the limitations of this contraceptive method?
The contraceptive diaphragm is an artifact made of latex or plastic that when placed on the vaginal fundus covers the uterine cervix forbidding the passage of sperm cells by the cervical canal. To be more effective the diaphragm requires to be used together with spermicide. This method though does not prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).