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Diaphragm (Birth Control) Health Article

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KEY TERMS

Spermicide—A substance that kills sperm.

Toxic shock syndrome—An uncommon, but potentially fatal, disease that has been associated with the use of diaphragms and vaginal tampons. The symptoms include high fever, vomiting, and diarrhea.

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Author Info: Donald G. Barstow RN, The Gale Group Inc., Gale, Detroit, Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 2002
 
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