How to use a vaginal cervical cap

Sexual life is a very common thing between couples, and it can also promote the relationship between couples. However, for many pregnant families, they must take contraceptive measures during sexual life, otherwise the ordinary process of artificial abortion will cause great harm to women's bodies. However, there are many contraceptive measures, among which the vaginal cervical cap is a better contraceptive measure, and it will not affect the quality of sexual life. However, you must master the method of use. Let's learn about the use of the vaginal cervical cap.

How to use a vaginal cervical cap

1. Before use, the examiner should use his fingers to measure the distance from the posterior vaginal fornix to the posterior edge of the pubic symphysis to help select an appropriate type of diaphragm. Finally, ask your doctor to give you a choice;

2. Check whether the cervical cap is damaged. And apply a little contraceptive jelly (contraceptive cream that kills sperm) on the edge;

3. Take a semi-lying or semi-squatting position, spread your legs slightly, separate your labia with your left hand, and use your right index finger, middle finger and thumb to pinch the cervical cap into a strip and insert it into the vagina, inserting the rear edge into the posterior fornix and the front edge to the pubic symphysis concave to cover the cervix;

4. Remove it 8 to 12 hours after sexual intercourse. The method is: insert the index finger into the vagina. Hook the edge of the cap behind the pubic bone and slowly pull it out. After taking it out, wash it with warm water or soapy water, wipe it dry, sprinkle it with stone powder and place it in a clean and dry box for next use. Generally speaking, a vaginal diaphragm can be used repeatedly for two years. Do not let the vaginal diaphragm come into contact with oily substances (such as vaseline) to avoid damaging the latex membrane.

Advantages: safe. It can be worn before sexual intercourse, without the need for medication or injections, and will not cause any reaction to hormonal drugs. Long-term use has no effect on physical health and does not affect sexual life. The chance of fertility can be restored after discontinuation. In addition, research data shows that women who use barrier methods such as cervical caps for contraception have a lower rate of sexually transmitted diseases and cervical cancer.

Disadvantages: Since the use of vaginal diaphragms is rather complicated, there are not many users at present.

The above is an introduction to the use of vaginal cervical caps. After understanding it, we know that vaginal cervical caps are also very simple to use. However, it is worth noting that women with some gynecological diseases, such as vaginitis and uterine prolapse, should not use vaginal cervical caps for contraception.