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Information About

Lea's Shield




  Bc Type Barrier
  Date First Use
  Rate Type Failure
  Perfect Failure not avalaible
  Typical Failure% with spermicide 44 / 150
  User Reminders Should not be used if there is an infection or lacerations in the vagina, cervix, or pelvic areas
  STD Protection YesNo No
  Benefits One-size fits all
  Risks Genital pain or discomfort 7% of users or partners slightly increased risk UTI


Lea's Shield (Based out of New Jersey; in US: Lea Contraceptive, in Europe: LEA contraceptivum) is a female barrier method of contraception.

It is a reusable barrier made of medical-grade silicone, inserted in the Vagina over the Cervix with the intention to block Sperm . It is used in conjunction with Spermicide .

Like the Cervical Cap , the Lea's Shield stays in place by suction. It differs from other female barrier methods, such as the cervical cap and Diaphragm in that:
  • it comes in one size (does not need to be specifically fitted to each woman)

  • it has a one-way valve to aid in creation of suction. This valve also allows passage of Cervical mucus.


The shield has a loop to assist in removal.

According to the one study avalaible, failure methods are reported at 2.2% (when used with spermicide) to 2.9% (when used without spermicide) for 6 months use, once statistical corrections are applied due to the low number of Nulliparous women (17%) that took part in the study. Without these corrections, the typical failure rates using spermicide are of 15%, with a sample of 59 women. Due to the small size of the sample, the FDA rejected in a first instance its approval.

It is FDA-approved and available by prescription in the United States , though obtainable over the counter in Germany , Switzerland , Austria , and Canada .