title: Notice, 11 July 1988.
abstract: On 11 July 1988, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the use of the cervical cap as a contraceptive.  The cap is to be used in conjunction with a spermicidal cream or jelly to prevent pregnancy. It must be left in place for a minimum of eight hours after intercourse and may be left in place for a maximum of 48 hours.
mesh_terms: D000569:Americas; D003257:Consumer Product Safety; D003267:Contraception; D003274:Contraceptive Devices, Female; D019049:Developed Countries; D005193:Family Planning Services; D019359:Knowledge; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D009656:North America; D013089:Spermatocidal Agents; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D013089:Spermatocidal Agents
keywords: Americas; Barrier Methods; Cervical Cap; Contraception; Contraceptive Methods; Developed Countries; Family Planning; Knowledge; Legislation; North America; Northern America; Product Approval; United States; Vaginal Barrier Methods; Vaginal Spermicides