Diaphragm for STI and HIV prevention: is it a safe method for women at high risk?

Sex Transm Dis. 2010 Jun;37(6):382-5. doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e3181ce147c.

Abstract

Female sex workers (n = 140) were enrolled in a 6-month acceptability trial of the diaphragm. We randomized a subset (n = 40) to receive colposcopies after 1 month of diaphragm use or after 1 month of observation before commencing diaphragm use. Adverse events were mild in nature. Frequency of colposcopic findings did not differ between women randomized to immediate versus delayed diaphragm use (P = 0.25).

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Colposcopy
  • Contraceptive Devices, Female / adverse effects*
  • Contraceptive Devices, Female / statistics & numerical data*
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Sex Work*
  • Sexual Behavior
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Treatment Outcome