Cervical cap

Cervical cap
Oves brand cervical cap (discontinued)
Background
TypeBarrier
First use1838
Pregnancy rates (first year)
Perfect usePrentif, nulliparous: 9%
Prentif, parous: 26%
Typical usePrentif, nulliparous: 16%
Prentif, parous: 32%
Lea's Shield: 15%
Usage
ReversibilityImmediate
User remindersInserted with spermicide and left in place for 6 hours after intercourse
Clinic reviewFor fitting and subsequent replacements
Advantages and disadvantages
BenefitsFemcap may be left in place for 48 hours

The cervical cap is a form of barrier contraception. A cervical cap fits over the cervix and blocks sperm from entering the uterus through the external orifice of the uterus, called the os.