The Stork OTC assists the chances of becoming pregnant by using
cervical cap insemination.
Barrier methods for females such as female condoms, diaphragm, and
cervical cap are also available but not used much.
Rinovum's Stork conception aids, (The Stork and The Stork OTC), are designed to give couples a way to use
cervical cap insemination in the privacy of home.
THE Stork is a home conception aid, using
cervical cap insemination that can be used at home.
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Cervical cap -- -- -- -- -- Intrauterine devices 4 3.
It collects sperm into a
cervical cap at the end of condom-like sheath.
According to Dr Chandhiok, MPT research priorities for India are product development of drugs and devices; clinical trials for safety and efficacy; acceptability of female controlled devices like female condom, diaphragm,
cervical cap, vaginal ring; providers and users' perspective and innovative communication strategies to improve utilization.
10% Barrier Methods: Male Latex Condom (*) 14% Diaphragm (**) 5-20%
Cervical Cap (no previous births) (**) 15%
Cervical Cap (previous births) (**) 30% Female Condom 21% Sponge 18-28% (higher failure rate after childbirth) Spermicide: (gel, foam, suppository, film) 26% Natural Methods: Withdrawal 18-20% Natural Family Planning (calendar, temperature, cervical mucus) 15-20% No Method 85% * used without spermicide ** used with spermicide
The study involved sexually active females split almost evenly between those using a hormonal form of contraception, such as the pill, patch, ring, or shot, and those women employing a nonhormonal form, such as a condom, diaphragm,
cervical cap, or withdrawal.
The
cervical cap is smaller and more rigid and fits over the cervix, where it's held in place by suction.
Diaphragm and
cervical cap A diaphragm is a dome of rubber with a coiled metal spring in its rim.
The survey stratifies birth control methods into highly effective (long-acting reversible contraception); moderately effective (only condoms); and less effective (withdrawal, periodic abstinence, rhythm method, emergency contraception, diaphragm, female condom, foam, jelly,
cervical cap, sponge, suppository, or insert).
