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cervical cap

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cervical cap
n.
A small, rubber, cup-shaped contraceptive device that fits over the uterine cervix to prevent the entry of sperm.
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Noun1.cervical cap - a contraceptive device consisting of a small thimble-shaped cup that is placed over the uterine cervix to prevent the entrance of spermatozoa
birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, preventative, preventive - an agent or device intended to prevent conception


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In contrast, there were substantial declines between 1999 and 2003 in the availability of several less commonly used reversible methods--spermicides (from 89% to 69%), the diaphragm (from 87% to 74%), natural family planning (from 79% to 57%), the female condom (from 55% to 44%) and the cervical cap (from 30% to 17%).
The provision and funding of contraceptive services at publicly ... by Dailard, Cynthia / Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health
So even if you're using another kind of birth control--like the Pill, IUD, cervical cap, Norplant, Depo-Provera, or diaphragm --the man must still use a condom if you want protection against HIV.
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BW HealthWire)--July 20, 1998--In the tenth year of a growing business, Cervical Cap Ltd.
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