How much does a diaphragm cost?

<p>With proper care&mdash;and if you don't gain or lose a lot of weight&mdash;you can keep your diaphragm for up to ten years, making it the best birth control value for your buck at the equivalent of 42 cents to $2.08 a month (plus the cost of <a href="/method-explorer/spermicide/basic-info">spermicide</a>).</p><p>If you&rsquo;re on Medicaid, the diaphragm might be free for you. If you have private insurance, it&rsquo;s probably covered for no more than your copay.</p><p>If those aren&rsquo;t options for you, check with the family planning clinics around you and find out if they offer free or low-cost birth control. Most do.</p><p>Without insurance, Medicaid, or any other assistance, the diaphragm costs $15-$75 plus the cost of fitting (which is probably less expensive at a family planning clinic like Planned Parenthood). Even at full price, it&rsquo;s a pretty good deal in the long run!</p>