Diaphragm spasms may impede normal breathing and be uncomfortable. They can occur for a number of reasons, including a blow to the stomach, a hiatial hernia, or phrenic nerve irritation. The diaphragm ...

A diaphragm is a safe barrier method of birth control. It works by stopping sperm from entering your uterus. Learn more about how to determine if this contraceptive is right for you. A diaphragm is a ...

Diaphragm spasms feel like twitches in the area between the chest and the abdomen. They can occur with or without pain. Possible causes include an injury, nerve irritation, or a rare condition known ...

Brazil’s jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro was recently reported to have undergone three medical treatments to stop a ...

In this week's Moves in Medicine, Temple Health doctors look at an uncommon, but very serious condition call diaphragm paralysis. It can easily be repaired, if it is diagnosed in the first place.

The diaphragm is a cheap, reusable form of birth control for women. It's effective, and it's been around for over 100 years. But you probably don't know anyone who uses one. In fact, it wouldn't be ...

Women have been using the diaphragm for birth control in one form or another for hundreds of years. It’s a small, flexible cup made of silicone or latex that goes inside the vagina to block sperm from ...

Donna J. Drucker is senior adviser in English as the Language of Instruction at Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany. She’s most recently the author of Contraception: A Concise History. This ...