1. What is Diaphragm?
The diaphragm is a thin dome-shaped muscle which separates the thoracic cavity (lungs and heart) from the abdominal cavity (intestines, stomach, liver, etc.). It is involved in respiration, drawing downward in the chest on inhalation, and pushing ...
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2. Diaphragm Use and Care
A diaphragm is a birth control device that blocks sperm from fertilizing an egg. It is made of rubber and shaped like a dome. It fits inside a woman's vagina and covers the cervix (the opening of the uterus); a firm, flexible rim keeps it in place...
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5. Diaphragm
The diaphragm keeps sperm from entering the uterus by blocking the cervix. For added protection, spermicide is put into the bowl of the diaphragm and along its edges before inserting the diaphragm high into the vagina so it covers the cervix.
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6. Diaphragm
spermicide is put into the bowl of the diaphragm and along its edges before inserting the diaphragm high into the vagina so it covers the cervix.
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7. Diaphragms
A diaphragm is a rubber dome-shaped device which the woman places into her vagina so that it covers the cervix, the opening to the uterus. The diaphragm blocks the man's semen from entering the cervix. A spermicide placed onto the diaphragm...
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8. Diaphragm
The diaphragm is the primary muscle of inspiration. It is a thin, dome-shaped sheet of musclethat inserts into the lower ribs. When it contracts, it pushes downward and spreads out,increasing the vertical dimension of the chest cavity and driving ...
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9. Diaphragm
The diaphragm is a dome shaped latex or silicone cup that fits securely in the vagina and covers the cervix. It should always be used together with a spermicidal gel formulated for diaphragm use. It works by blocking the opening to the uterus and ...
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