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A diaphragm or cap is a barrier method of contraception. It is usually a circular dome made of plastic although they come in different shapes, sizes and materials. It is inserted into the vagina before sex and you need to use it with a gel that kills sperm called spermicide. It's a bit tricky to get the hang of, but some women love it.

Before sex

Frequency

71% - 94%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Cap or diaphragm

How does the Cap or diaphragm work?

A birth control diaphragm or cap is a reusable barrier method of birth control that is inserted into the vagina before sex. It is covered in spermicide (a gel that kills sperm) and prevents pregnancy by covering the cervix so sperm can’t get into the womb. There are a few things that can make the diaphragm or cap less effective. These include if it doesn't fit properly, 
you remove it too early, 
it is damaged, 
you forget to use spermicide, 
or it is used with other oil-based products. If these things happen you may need to use emergency birth control.

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Contraceptives that work in similar ways, or brands that have close or exactly the same hormonal ingredients

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Contraceptives in the UK that work in similar ways, or brands that have close or exactly the same hormonal ingredients

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  21st Sep 23
  •  Still using

My very favorite thing about the Caya is that there really are no side effects. I am not putting anything into my body that is changing the way my body functions- I put it in, leave it in a while, and then I remove it. No hormones, nothing! I’ve been advised that while the Caya can be 80+% effective when used correctly, it’s best to use it with spermicide and condoms. It is tricky to insert the first few times but super easy to remove and I quickly got the hang of a quick and easy insertion! I did find it really difficult to find a pharmacy that sold the Caya (I guess they aren’t as popular now)- but all in all, it’s been fantastic so far! I love that my body gets to function as it normally would but that the Caya helps prevent pregnancy

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