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How good is it at preventing pregnancy?
A less effective method, with 12 in 100 women getting pregnant in the first year
How it's used
You insert the diaphragm into your vagina, along with spermicide
How often do I have to remember it
EVERY time you have sex
Side Effects
No problems for most, but irritation or urinary tract infections are possible
Benefits
Can be put into hours (or minutes!) before sex
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