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               Indications

                  1.  Woman who doesn't tolerate with another method

                  2.  For woman have never been pregnant or given birth vaginally (86% effective).



                  3.  For women at childbearing age as a barrier method of contraception.


               Contraindications

                  1.  Some women aren't good candidates for wearing cervical cap such as:


                  2.  Women who can't be fit properly with existing cap sizes.

                  3.  Women who find the insertion and removal of devices too difficult.

                  4.  Women with history of toxic shock syndrome.


                  5.  Women with virginal or cervical  infection.

                  6.  Women who experience allergic response to cap or spermicides.


                Advantages

                   1.  Smaller than diaphragm and may fit women who can't wear diaphragm.


                   2.  Requires less spermicide.

                   3.  No pressure against bladder

                   4.  Can remain in place for 48 hrs.

                   5.  Reversible.



                Disadvantages

                   1.  Sizes are limited.

                   2.  Initially expensive.


                   3.  Requires nurse practitioner or physician to fit size.

                   4.  Requires  education on proper use.

                   5.  Difficult to apply than diaphragm



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