Who is not a good candidate for the cervical cap?
The cervical cap is likely to cause problems for women (or their partners) who have allergies or sensitivities to latex, rubber or spermicides. Women with any cervical structural deformity or asymmetry, abnormal cervical cytology, chronic cervicitis and recurrent salpingitis are also poor candidates for the cervical cap. Women with some physical disabilities, or with neurologic impairment which limits their flexibility or fine motor control may also not be well suited to the cervical cap, as this method requires dexterity to properly fit the cervical cap. Women who are not comfortable with insertion or do not have the assertiveness to insist on the timing of insertion and removal may also be poor candidates for the cervical cap.
