Health Canada no longer approves cervical caps for sale in Canada. Buying the necessary spermicidal jelly to use with the cap may be difficult.
What is it?
A cervical cap is a thimble-shaped silicone cap inserted into the vagina and placed over the cervix before intercourse. It works best when used with a gel that acts as a barrier to help slow or kill sperm.
How does it work?
When positioned properly in the vagina, it blocks the entry of sperm into the uterus and prevents the sperm from fertilizing an egg.
The Cervical Cap is among the least effective forms of birth control.
For a birth control method that provides the greatest protection against pregnancy, check out the IUD and Implant pages.
Does it prevent sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs)?
The cervical cap will not protect a person from STBBIs. To protect you and your partner(s) from STBBIs and pregnancy, use a condom and/or oral dam (dental dam) with another method of contraception, also known as dual protection.
To be effective, use birth control correctly and consistently. If you want to prevent unintended pregnancy, choose a method that you and your partner(s) will use every time you have intercourse.
Talk to your healthcare provider or visit a sexual health clinic to find out what might work best for you.
To learn more about the cervical cap, visit Cervical Cap for Birth Control, HealthLink BC.
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