A teenage girl wishes to obtain birth control and is interested in a diaphragm. What advice does the ...

ANS: D
Because the diaphragm requires planning ahead, it may not be the best choice for adolescents because of their frequent forgetfulness and because it interferes with spontaneity and requires correct use with every act of intercourse. All barrier methods are fairly inexpensive. A diaphragm is easy to use for many women, after they learn to use it correctly. The effectiveness of a properly used diaphragm is about 84, making it not the best choice for someone who would consider an unplanned pregnancy a disaster. This also makes it less appealing for teens.