Where can I find a list of cervical barriers approved in Canada ?
A cervical cap is a barrier method of birth control that is not used very often these days but may be a good contraceptive option for some women. Only one cervical cap, the silicone Oves cap, is approved by Health Canada . The latex Prentif cervical cap is more commonly used but is not officially approved by Health Canada . It is, however, approved by the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) so women can get a prescription from their Canadian doctor and order it on-line. Cervical caps are designed to fit over the cervix only (as opposed to a diaphragm, which covers some of the vagina as well) and provide a physical barrier preventing sperm from entering the cervix. Spermicidal jelly should be used with the cap at the time of insertion, but more spermicide is not necessary for further acts of intercourse, unlike the diaphragm. The cervical cap can be left in place for 48 to 72 hours (depending on the manufacturers instructions) and provides protection for unlimited sex in that ti
