Editing Cervical cap (section)

{{short description|Form of barrier contraception}}
{{about|the contraceptive device|devices used to help achieve pregnancy|conception device}}
{{Infobox Birth control
|name                 = Cervical cap
|image                = Cape cervicale.jpg
|width                = 250
|caption              = Oves brand cervical cap (discontinued)
|bc_type              = Barrier
|date_first_use       = 1838
|failure_measure      = first year
|rate_type            = Pregnancy
|perfect_failure%     = Prentif, nulliparous: 9% <br>Prentif, parous: 26
|typical_failure%     = Prentif, nulliparous: 16% <br>Prentif, parous: 32% <br>Lea's Shield: 15
|duration_effect      =
|reversibility        = Immediate
|user_reminders       = Inserted with spermicide and left in place for 6 hours after intercourse
|clinic_interval      = For fitting and subsequent replacements
|STD_protection_YesNo =
|periods_advantage    =
|benefits             = Femcap may be left in place for 48 hours
|periods_disadvantage =
|weight_gain_YesNo    =
|risks                =
|medical_notes        =
}}

The '''cervical cap''' is a form of [[barrier contraception]].  A cervical cap fits over the [[cervix]] and blocks [[sperm]] from entering the [[uterus]] through the [[external orifice of the uterus]], called the ''os''.