The FemCap is a new non-hormonal latex-free
contraceptive device. It is
made of silicone rubber, a non-allergenic,
durable material which is easy to clean.
The FemCap comes in three sizes. The inner diameter
of the rim determines its size. The smallest rim diameter (22mm) is
intended for women who have NEVER been pregnant. The medium
(26mm) cap is intended for women who have been pregnant even for 2 weeks and did not have a vaginal delivery. The largest (30mm) is intended for women who
have had a vaginal delivery of a full-term baby.
The only exception to this rule, if a woman had a spontaneous miscarriage
and/or she was not aware of it, in which case she should receive the
26mm FemCap. If the woman and her clinician
are in doubt it is more
appropriate to use the 26mm FemCap.
The FemCap was extensively tested and compared
with the vaginal diaphragm in multicenter clinical trials in the United
States, according to FDA regulations. In these clinical trials 75% of
women who had used the diaphragm preferred The FemCap
The FemCap is designed to conform to the anatomy
of the cervix and the vagina to ensure maximum fit and comfort. The
FemCap includes a brim, a dome, a groove between the dome and the brim,
and a removal strap.
The underside of the dome forms a bowl which covers the cervix completely.
The brim serves to form a seal against the vaginal wall and acts as
a funnel to direct the ejaculate fluid into the groove.
The FemCap is designed with a unique groove
facing the vaginal opening. This groove is intended to store the spermicide
and to trap the sperm. This groove will be utilized in the future
to store any microbicidal spermicide.
The FemCap Shown Covering the Cervix
