If want to figure out whether or not the allergy you’re suffering with is being caused from the spermicide, you better insert spermicide into your vagina without using diaphragm. If you’re not experiencing any sort of allergy even after doing so for a couple of days, then it’s for sure that the spermicide is not the actual cause.
In some cases, irritation from the spermicide even results to vaginal soreness instead of an allergy. You are recommended to consult to your doctor if you ever come across such problem.
Condoms may offer a better solution, and the another solution can be the cervical cap. As it need extremely little spermicide, the cervical cap seems to be an outstanding option for women who are experiencing irritation with the spermicide. However, if you figured out that it’s not the spermicide that is causing you irritation, latex is the next suspect you should consider.
Since all diaphragms at present are made of latex, if you want to stick to an effective barrier approach, it’d be better for you to prefer the non latex options like Tactylon or polyurethane male condoms, or the female condoms.
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