Cervical cap
Cervical caps are not available in Victoria, but you may be able to purchase one on the internet. You need to see a doctor to find the right size.
The cervical cap is a small, dome shaped, latex barrier that fits directly over a woman’s cervix and prevents pregnancy by blocking sperm from entering her uterus.
Cervical caps are hard to find
A doctor needs to fit you for the right cap size, and then you can purchase it. It is now hard to find a place that sells cervical caps and we no longer have any stock at our clinic.
You might be able to find the cap online. Try oves.com.
Cervical caps must be used with spermicide
The cervical cap must be used with spermicide because its failure rate is high with typical use (20-40% depending on whether you’ve given birth), however, spermicides can increase your risk of sexually transmitted infections.
The cap must be inserted at least 30 minutes before intercourse and left in place for at least 8 hours after.