Cervical cap

Cervical cap
Oves brand cervical cap (discontinued)
Background
Type	Barrier
First use	1838
Pregnancy rates (first year)
Perfect use	Prentif, nulliparous: 9% Prentif, parous: 26%
Typical use	Prentif, nulliparous: 16% Prentif, parous: 32% Lea's Shield: 15%
Usage
Reversibility	Immediate
User reminders	Inserted with spermicide and left in place for 6 hours after intercourse
Clinic review	For fitting and subsequent replacements
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits	Femcap 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.