The diaphragm is a reusable flexible rubber cup that is filled with
spermicide and self-inserted over the cervix prior to intercourse
to prevent pregnancy. The device is left in place several hours
after intercourse. The diaphragm is a prescription device fitted by
a health care professional. Unlike condoms, the diaphragm does not
protect against sexually transmitted diseases.
Review Date: 03/10/2011
Reviewed By: Harvey Simon, MD, Editor-in-Chief, Associate Professor of Medicine,
Harvard Medical School; Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
