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Cervical cap

The cervical cap is made of soft rubber. Like the diaphragm, it must be prescribed and fitted by a physician. Spermicide is placed in the base of the cap before insertion. Once inserted, a woman is protected from pregnancy for 48 hours. It should be removed by 48 hours in order to avoid the risk of toxic shock syndrome.

Cervical cap

Review Date: 06/27/2005
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. editorial and Sharon Roseanne Thompson, M.D., M.P.H., Clinical Fellow, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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