cervical cap
cervical cap — noun
1. A small cup-shaped barrier made of soft rubber or silicone that covers the cervi
A small cup-shaped barrier made of soft rubber or silicone that covers the cervix during sex and stops sperm before they reach the womb, helping prevent pregnancy.
Dr. Okafor explained that a cervical cap needs to be fitted by a healthcare professional.
passive + needs to be fitted by [professional]
After her second baby, Yara decided to try a cervical cap instead of birth-control pills.
collocation: try a cervical cap
The nurse showed Talia how to clean and store her cervical cap between uses.
Many women choose the cervical cap because they can insert it hours before sex.
Hari and his partner visited the clinic to ask about a cervical cap fitting.
- diaphragm
a similar barrier device but larger and shaped like a shallow dome rather than a thimble-sized cap
用法筆記
A cervical cap must be prescribed and fitted by a doctor or nurse, as the correct size is important for effectiveness. It is used together with spermicide.