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cervical cap |
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cervical cap, a contraceptive device similar to the diaphragm but much smaller, consisting of a cup that fits directly over the cervix to prevent spermatozoa from entering the cervical canal. It is only 60% effective for women who have already given birth. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In contrast, there were substantial declines between 1999 and 2003 in the availability of several less commonly used reversible methods--spermicides (from 89% to 69%), the diaphragm (from 87% to 74%), natural family planning (from 79% to 57%), the female condom (from 55% to 44%) and the cervical cap (from 30% to 17%). So even if you're using another kind of birth control--like the Pill, IUD, cervical cap, Norplant, Depo-Provera, or diaphragm --the man must still use a condom if you want protection against HIV. BW HealthWire)--July 20, 1998--In the tenth year of a growing business, Cervical Cap Ltd. |
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