Inflammation of the cervix. The cap has little value for women who have had children, because the stretching of the vagina and cervix makes obtaining a proper fit more difficult. In terms of cost, ease of use, protection against STDs, and also the potential for latex or spermicidal allergies, the cap is similar to the diaphragm. The cap is rarely associated with urinary tract infections, and no documented cases of toxic shock syndrome have been reported. The following are disadvantages of the cervical cap.
Failure rate is high.
Unlike the diaphragm, the cap cannot be used during menstruation. In rare cases, use of the cervical cap can lead to abnormal cervical cell growth. The female condom is a lubricated, loose-fitting pouch that lines the vagina. It is designed to create a physical barrier against sperm and sexually transmitted diseases by surrounding the penis during intercourse. The female condom is intended to be used once and then thrown away.