Contraception for Teenagers contraception method | Page 15

Advantages

Disadvantages

• The cap is 92-96% effective when used with spermicide

• You need to be fitted with the right sized cap and taught
how to use it

• The cap is non-hormonal, so won't interfere with your
natural chemistry
• You only have to think about the cap when you have
sex
• It will not interfere with sex

• The cap needs to be left in for six hours after se
x
• The cap is not as effective as some other methods of
contraception, especially if you forget to use spermicide.
• The cap is not suitable for women who do not like to
touch their genitals
• The cap does not fully protect from diseases
(Nhs.uk 2016)