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FAQs
How effective is the Caya
®
diaphragm?
No contraceptive method can
guarantee 100 % safety from
unwanted pregnancy. The
Caya
®
diaphragm is just as safe
as the traditional diaphragm.
The more often you use the
Caya
®
diaphragm, the more
confident you will become
in using this contraceptive
method and the more safety
this method will offer you.
How can I positively influ-
ence safety when using the
Caya
®
diaphragm?
Regular use of the Caya
®
diaphragm and the use
of a contraceptive gel are
important measures for
ensuring contraceptive ef-
fectiveness. In addition, the
diaphragm should always be
inserted before and not during
intercourse.
How do I know that Caya
®
is
inserted correctly and fits?
Use your longest finger
(usually the middle finger) to
verify the correct position of
the diaphragm: check whether
the cup covers cervix and
the removal dome is located
securely behind your pubic
bone. If this is the case you are
well protected.
For how long can I use the
Caya
®
diaphragm?
After the first use, the Caya
®
diaphragm can be used for
2 years before replacement.
Why does the Caya
®
diaphragm have to remain
in the vagina for 6 hours
after intercourse?
Leaving Caya
®
in place for
6 hours will help ensure that
sperm are inactivated by
the contraceptive gel that
you used with the Caya
®
dia-
phragm. This will help prevent
unwanted pregnancy.
What should I do if I forget
to remove Caya
®
after 24
hours have passed?
Remove Caya
®
and contact
your healthcare provider
regarding the long insertion
period to see if an examination
is necessary.
Why should Caya
®
not be
worn for longer than 24
hours without interruption?
Wearing the Caya
®
diaphragm
for longer than 24 hours with-
out interruption can promote
bacterial growth inside the
vagina. These bacteria can lead
to Toxic Shock Syndrome
(very rare).
Can I have repeated consec-
utive intercourse with the
Caya
®
diaphragm?
Yes, your Caya
®
will remain in
position, but you will have to
apply additional contraceptive
gel with the aid of an applica-
tor. Applicators for contracep-
tive gel can be purchased in
the pharmacy.
Can the Caya
®
diaphragm
also be used as a menstrual
cup?
The Caya
®
diaphragm is
intended to be used for con-
traception. It is not intended
for collection of menstrual
blood.