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Pros
- May protect against some STIs and cancer of the cervix
- Only needs to be used when having sex
- Can be put in before sex
Cons
- Putting it in can interrupt sex
- Must be fitted by a doctor or nurse in the first place to make sure it's the right size
- Can cause cystitis
Remember...
No STI protection
Only barrier contraception, such as condoms, prevent STIs from being passed on.
Any sexual contact without a condom may pass on STIs.
Watch out for
Some things make the injection less effective - that means it doesn't work properly!
- It must be left in for 8 hours after having sex. Need to use more spermicide if have sex again, or more than three hours after putting it in.
- If the woman gains or loses more than 7lbs in weight, has a baby, or has a miscarriage or an abortion, the fitting of the diaphragm/cap should be checked by a doctor or nurse to ensure that it still fits.
Cap
Protect Yourself
A flexible rubber or silicone dome-shaped device which is used with spermicide. It is placed in the vagina to cover the cervix each time a woman has sex.
Stops sperm from entering the womb.
The Cap is 92-96% effective when used correctly.
