title: The cervical cap as a contraceptive alternative.
abstract: A recent resurgence in the United States of popular interest in the cervical cap has prompted reexamination of its safety and effectiveness as a contraceptive device. Despite widespread use in Europe, few studies are available for evaluation of this non-hormonal, non-invasive barrier method of contraception. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified the cap as a "significant risk device" and has limited dispensing of the cap to providers with Investigational Device Exemptions. Use and fitting of the cervical cap are described.
mesh_terms: D003274:Contraceptive Devices, Female / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000266:history; D005060:Europe; D005260:Female; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration; D002577:Uterine Cervical Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000209:etiology