It can be purchased in most pharmacies and doesn't require a prescription. You must use it every time you have sexual intercourse. It fits snugly and forms a seal over the cervix, is kept in place by the walls of the vagina, and is removed a minimum of six hours after sexual intercourse by pulling a ribbon. Used correctly, it's 86.5 percent effective. You only use it when you need it.
Side effects are uncommon.
You must plan ahead to have your FemCap and spermicide available when you have intercourse and you must remember to insert it. Spermicides can be a little messy. Some women, or their partners, have sensitivities to certain ingredients used in spermicides. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider.