FemCap
| FemCap | |
|---|---|
| Background | |
| Type | Barrier |
| First use | ? |
| pregnancy rates (first year) | |
| Perfect use | no data |
| Typical use | estimated at 7.6% |
| 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 | May be left in place for 48 hours |
FemCap is a cervical barrier contraceptive. As of February 2009, FemCap is the only brand of cervical cap available in the United States.[1]
FemCap is made of silicone, its shape is similar to a sailor's hat. FemCap has had two designs; the newer design added a loop, molded into the silicone, to assist with removal of the device. Only the newer design is available. There are three sizes of FemCap: 22, 26, and 30 mm. The smallest rim diameter (22mm) is intended for women who have never been pregnant. The medium (26mm) cap is intended for women who have been pregnant but have not had a vaginal delivery. The largest (30mm) is intended for women who have had a vaginal delivery of a full-term baby. The only exception to this rule, if a woman had a spontaneous miscarriage and/or she was not aware of it, in which case she should receive the 26mm FemCap. If the woman and her doctor are in doubt it is more appropriate to use the 26mm FemCap.
The new version of the Femcap performed poorly in a user acceptability study, suggesting that the modifications to the FemCap significantly increased coital pain or discomfort among female users and their male sex partners, and that the modifications did not improve ease of use overall.[2] However, FemCap users are still less likely to report such pain or discomfort than diaphragm users.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Planned Parenthood (2008-05-16). "Cervical Cap (FemCap)". Retrieved 2009-02-03.
- ^ Mauck, Christine K.; Weiner, Debra H.; Creinin, Mitchell D.; Archer, David F.; Schwartz, Jill L.; Pymar, Helen C.; Ballagh, Susan A.; Henry, Deborah M.; Callahan, Marianne M. (2006). "FemCap™ with removal strap: Ease of removal, safety and acceptability". Contraception. 73 (1): 59–64. doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2005.06.074. PMC 2876188. PMID 16371297.
- ^ New Product Review (October 2004) - FemCap
Sources
- FemCap: Clinician Protocol: states effectiveness rate listed in infobox.
External links
- FemCap, official site
- FDA information on FemCap
- Femcap instructional video