Condoms
· Some people ague that that it reduces sexual intercourse pleasure
· Available over the counter in shops and free distribution in some places
· On side effect rarely allergic reaction to rubber
Diaphragms
A diaphram is a shallow silicon or rubber cup made of about three inches in diameter, inserted before intercourse and act by creating a barrier of sperm at entrance of at the cervix, after intercourse diaphragm is left 6-8 hours sometime up to 16 hours before removal should intercourse be desired again. Additional spermicidal cream may be added with the diaphragm.
· Before you start using a diaphragm, you should be examined and given the size at the clinic and taught how to use it
· Diaphragm
is moderately effective (moderately reliable “effective” for a woman,
who is motivated,) this means that it is not particularly reliable for
average women.
· Diaphragm
is not widely acceptable because of difficulty to use without adequate
privacy and standard hygiene has to be maintained.
· Diaphragm
because of its reduced effectiveness , infection and dislodging it is
not widely available in Kenya and can in most cases be found at larger
clinics
· On side affect rarely allergy to rubber otherwise no other side effect to report
· Keep in mind that Diagram does not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases
· Once the woman has stopped using the diaphragm she has equal chance of conceiving like any ordinary normal woman
· There is risk of infection
END of mechanical of family planning
