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Contraception - Management
How are the diaphragm and cervical cap fitted?
- Diaphragms and caps should be fitted by a trained and competent healthcare professional.
- Initially the diaphragm or cap should be used together with another method (e.g. condoms) until the woman is confident that she can use it correctly.
Basis for recommendation
- These recommendations are based on guidelines issued by the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH), formerly the Faculty of Family Planning and Reproductive Healthcare (FFPRHC) [FFPRHC, 2007d].
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