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6. Can be dislodged during intercourse.

7. If left in place for long period leads to toxic shock syndrome "fever chills"

Side Effects

• Although there is little published information on safety and side effects of

cervical cap, problem may arise due to prolonged cervical exposure to secretion.

1. Bacteria tapped within the cap.

2. Trauma could result to the cervix or vagina from insertion or removal and

prolonged retention of the cap.

Nursing Instructions

Insertion of Cervical Cap: -

1. Wash your hand with soap and water

2. Put one quarter teaspoon of spermicide in the dome of the cervical cap and

spread a thin layer on the rim.

3. Put one half teaspoon in the flooded area between the rim and the dome.

4. Find a comfortable position as stand with one foot on a chair, sit on the edge of

a chair, lie down or squatting position.

5. Put your index and middle fingers in your vagina to locate your cervix. That

way, you will know where to place the cap.

6. Separate the labia with one hand and squeeze the rim of the cap together with

the other hand.

7. Slide the cervical cap dome – side down into the vagina , with the long rim

entering first.

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