Any diaphragm users and retroverted uterus? Posting here for traffic, please help!

[chiquitaloca]

Hi, have nc for privacy.
I do not want to use hormonal contraception as it makes me gain weight/moody, etc. so I tried the diaphragm after being bored of condoms and I liked it.

The problem I have it's that is such a pain to get the diaphragm in place. I have a retroverted uterus and my cervix feels really far back and to one side. I am aware the cervix changes place during the menstrual cycle, but it was just 3 days ago where I put it on without any difficulty. Today was impossible, diaphragm getting in before the cervix (cervix very far back almost in the corner and sorry if tmi, but I could feel the pressure towards the rectum)

I've got the flat spring one, does using the arcing spring make a difference? Is the arcing spring one covered by the NHS. I am a new user, have only had sex with the diaphragm once.

Have you thought about an IUD? I have the non-hormonal one and once in I don't have to think about it for 10 years.

I used the diaphragm for about 2 years but don't have a retroverted uterus, although in my experience the cervix does move & it can be trickier at certain times of the month. I use an IUD, non hormonal, now & it is excellent so I agree with Anne.

I have a retroverted uterus, and the cervix can really move around! I was considering a diaphragm, had a coil instead which was great until it popped out. Sigh. Will probably have another when I can face the cramps again, but we've been using condoms for the one week a month I'm fertile. Easy enough to keep track of where I'm at with an app and a bit of mucus checking. So you could get away with only using the diaphragm for a few days a month.

But Mummy surely that is not reliable enough?

Hi, thank you for your answers, I do not think I would like the IUD, because of many reasons.
The problem I had with the diaphragm was that one end of it went above the pubic bone as it should and the other end before the cervix (I didn't know there was a space there, but there is some 'space' before and 'behind' the cervix).

So, instead of covering the entrance of the cervix, it covers the space that doesn't need to be covered. And I stupidly tried so many times re inserting it and ended up with a sore cervix. Any tips on how to put the diaphragm inside?

Anne don't worry, I would never risk having sex with no contraception in place, I am still breastfeeding and I am tired 'enough' as it is now.

Squeeze it flat, squat down or put one foot on the toilet seat & aim it towards the small of your back, pop it up behind the pubic bone last. The feel inside to make sure the cervix is covered. Watch out for sharp rings - I snagged a hole in mine once.

then feel not the feel

Running it under a hot tap can soften it & make it easier to squeeze

Will try again when I am not sure Way thank you for the tip, I always check the diaphragm against the light to make sure there is no holes.

I've tried more than 20 times, lots of positions and cervix still very far back, it feels as if it were in a corner and I've noticed it's on my left hand side.

I'm glad I've learned a lot about my own body by using (or rather trying to use the diaphragm) but I've tried to put it on so many times I've almost finished the spermicide and I've deformed the diaphragm.

I am actually wondering if it's too small for me. Will have to go back to the gynecologist. I've got a flat spring one, has anyone used the arcing spring one --I've read somewhere arcing one it's easier to insert with a retroverted uterus?