What do I do if the diaphragm is irritating me?
The diaphragm is irritating me.
The irritation could actually be from an allergy or sensitivity to spermicide. If the irritation is mild, you might try another type of spermicide.
Still not working?
If the irritation is more severe or sticks around once you try different types of spermicide, think about trying a method that doesn’t require any, like the IUD, shot, implant, pill, ring, or patch.
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