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Rubber diaphragm, Europe, 1920-1950. Overhead view of whole object against graduated grey background.
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Rubber diaphragm, Europe, 1920-1950. Front 3/4 view of whole object against graduated grey background.
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Rubber diaphragm, Europe, 1920-1950. Front 3/4 view of whole object against graduated grey background.
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Rubber diaphragm, Europe, 1920-1950
The diaphragm is a form of barrier contraception. The diaphragm is inserted by the woman before sex. It sits over the cervix to act as a barrier to sperm entering the uterus. Diaphragms come in different sizes. They are initially fitted by a physician. This establishes the shape of the cervix and the size and type of diaphragm required.
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- Category:
- Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
- Object Number:
- A626849
- Materials:
- complete, metal (unknown), rubber (unidentified)
- type:
- diaphragm
- credit:
- Marie Stopes Memorial Foundation
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