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Cervical Cap

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  1. Contraception
  2. The combined pill
  3. POP, mini-pill
  4. Intrauterine system
  5. Implant
  6. Injection
  7. Contraceptive Patch
  8. Vaginal Ring
  9. Male Condom
  10. Female Condom
  11. Intrauterine Device
  12. Diaphragm
  13. Cervical Cap
  14. Other Methods

Effectiveness: This method has a low reliability, 91% effective in women who have not had babies, and 74% effective in women who have had a baby.

What is it?
Barrier Contraception. A cap made of silicone or rubber that is smaller than the diaphragm. It too requires fitting by a doctor or nurse and must be used with spermicides.

Is it for you?
It will need to be checked every 6 months to make sure that it fits.

You may need to practice to make sure that you are fitting it properly.

For more information check the Diaphragm / Vaginal Cap Fact Sheet

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