A substantive amendment to this systematic review was last made on 28 August 2002. Cochrane reviews are regularly checked and updated if necessary.
ABSTRACTBackground: The cervical cap and the diaphragm are vaginal barrier contraceptive methods that prevent pregnancy by covering the cervix. The two devices also act as a reservoir for spermicide. The cervical cap is smaller and can remain in place longer than the diaphragm. Two types of cervical caps, the Prentif cap and the FemCap, have been compared to the diaphragm in randomized controlled trials.
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