There ARE Differences in these two
Similar Methods of Birth Control

The differences ARE important to women who have frequent Urinary Tract Infections or are allergic to spermicides, especially when used in quantity.

CERVICAL CAP VS DIAPHRAGM 1. Does not impinge on the bladder and urethra, which may result in fewer urinary tract infections. 1. Impinges on the bladder and urethra, which may result in more urinary tract infections for women who are prone to them. 2. Requires less spermicide to be used.  2. Requires more spermicide to be used.  3. Needs to be fitted by a health care professional (except for the disposable and one-size-fits all caps from Europe) 3. Needs to be fitted by a health care professional for all types of diaphragms available today 4. Needs to be re-fitted after child birth or an abortion (except for the disposable and one-size-fits all caps from Europe). 4. Needs to be re-fitted after child birth, an abortion, or weight gain or loss.

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