What is the cervical cap, the Fem Cap and Leas Sheild?
The cervical cap is a rigid, thimble-shaped cup made of latex rubber that fits over the cervix and is held in place by suction. The cervical cap is slowly being phased out and replaced with the Fem Cap. The Fem Cap is a silicone cup shaped like a sailor’s hat that fits securely in the vagina to cover the cervix. Lea’s Shield is also a silicone cup with an air valve that fits snugly over the cervix and has a loop to help remove it. As with a diaphragm, it is necessary to use a small amount of spermicidal cream or gel with each method.
