CHAPTER 16
Cervical Caps
Only the Essentials

Key Points for Providers and Clients
The cervical cap is placed deep in the vagina before sex. It covers the cervix. Require correct use with every act of sex for greatest effectiveness. Used together with spermicide to improve effectiveness.

What Is the Cervical Cap?

A soft, deep, latex or plastic rubber cup that snugly covers the cervix.
Comes in different sizes; requires fitting by a specifically trained provider.
The cervical cap works by blocking sperm from entering the cervix; spermicides kill or disable sperm. Both keep sperm from meeting an egg.
Different brand names include FemCap and Leah's Shield.