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[1] “Diaphragms.” Family Planning: A Global Handbook for Providers, 2022, fphandbook.org/diaphragms . Accessed August 2023.

[2] Chijioke, M.K. “Spermicides and Diaphragms.” University of Benin City, Department of Health, Safety and Environmental Education, 2016, www.academia.edu/24646826/SPERMICIDES_AND_DIAPHRAGMS . Accessed August 2023.

[3] “How Effective – Diaphragms?” Family Planning: A Global Handbook for Providers. 2022, fphandbook.org/how-effective-diaphragms . Accessed August 2023.

[4] “How do I use a diaphragm?”, Planned Parenthood, https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/diaphragm/how-do-i-use-a-diaphragm Accessed March 2024.

[5] “Diaphragm Caya® and Milex®.” Reproductive Access, 2019, www.reproductiveaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2021-04-factsheet_diaphragm.pdf . Accessed August 2023.

[6] “Side Effects, Health Benefits, and Health Risks – Diaphragms.” Family Planning: A Global Handbook for Providers, 2022, fphandbook.org/side-effects-health-benefits-and-health-risks-diaphragms . Accessed August 2023.

[7] Shoupe, D. “Barrier Contraceptives: Male Condoms, Vaginal Spermicides, and Cervical Barrier Methods.” The Handbook of Contraception: A Guide for Practical Management, 2016, eknygos.lsmuni.lt/springer/677/147-177.pdf Accessed August 2023.

[8] “Diaphragm.” Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition, 2013, www.rhsupplies.org/fileadmin/uploads/rhsc/Working_Groups/New_Underused_RH_Technologies_Caucus/Documents/Technical_Briefs/rhsc-brief-diaphragm_A4.pdf . Accessed August 2023.

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