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

Njoroge, B.; Gallo, M.F.; Sharma, A.; Bukusi, E.A.; Nguti, R.; Bell, A.J.; Jamieson, D.J.; Williams, D'Nyce.; Eschenbach, D.A.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases 37(6): 382-385

2010


ISSN/ISBN: 0148-5717
PMID: 20473244
DOI: 10.1097/olq.0b013e3181ce147c
Document Number: 213132
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).

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