For many years in the UK FemCap cervical caps, Milex diaphragms and Gygel spermicide were available on prescription from the NHS. This ensured a cheap, subsidied price for users, which in turn encouraged a…
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This handy A5 size handout is an invaluable resource for patients to take away with them after their fitting appointment and when the basics of the Caya diaphragm have been explained. Obviously not a…
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The typical Caya diaphragm user from this year’s survey is between 26 and 35 years old, lives in a committed relationship and has no children. She is using the Caya diaphragm for the first…
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Whether you’re a newbie or a pro, this awesome new device makes it easier to insert and remove the Caya® or Singa® diaphragm. Whilst diaphragms are a well established and reliable form of hormone…
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Counselling, fitting and coaching patients on how to use a diaphragm can be challenging even for the most experienced healthcare worker, fortunately there are plenty of training resources and handouts available for Caya diaphragms…
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For a couple who wish to use a diaphragm as their chosen method of contraception, the biggest hurdle is finding a healthcare professional who could assist them. Most GPs, Midwives and Gyno’s could easily…
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The short answer is, probably! Hold on to your seat, because we’re about to cover some information you might have missed in your Sex Education classes. Did you know that you can actually only…
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An innovative reboot of the 50+ year old, traditional diaphragm design, the Singa uses a newer, stronger membrane, stretched over a lighter coil which balances strength and flexibility. Like other older, traditional diaphragms the…
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A frequent question that we are asked is whether a FemCap is ‘better’ than a diaphragm. In short, there are lots of reasons to suggest that yes, the FemCap is somewhat better, at least…
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Caya is the modern take on traditional diaphragms: the old fashion yet effective birth control method featuring a circular silicon dome inserted into the vaginal canal before intercourse to block sperm from entering the…
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Thinking about going hormone-free in the bedroom? Maybe making the switch to a diaphragm as your preferred contraceptive method? That’s great news. But you can’t just pop off to the shops and buy one.…
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A stalwart of non-hormonal, female controlled contraception, the Cooper Surgical Milex brand of diaphragms has been the go-to barrier for many couples for many decades. These diaphragms are latex-free, comprising of a silicone membrane…
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Contraceptive diaphragms have been around in their modern form for over 50 years. With growing demand for non-hormonal contraceptives a challenge was set to go back to the drawing board and bring the diaphragm…
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Switching off ovulation with hormonal birth control, or implanting a foreign object like a coil/IUD to stop implantation, are both drastic measures that we’ve come to accept as the standard birth control options. But…