Hormone-Loaded Electrospun Mesh
- User: Female
- Hormonal: Hormonal
-
Delivery type:
- Vaginal - Other
-
Intended Duration:
- Not Yet Determined
- Development Stage: Discovery & Early Development
- Developer(s)/researcher(s): University of Lagos
Details
- API: Not Yet Finalized - Tested with Levonorgestrel
- Target: Not Yet Determined
-
Mechanism of Action:
- Cervical Mucus Changes
- Inhibition of Sperm Capacitation
- Inactive Materials: PCL/PLGA/HA
- Regimen: Not Yet Determined
- MPT: Not Potential MPT
- Promising Attributes: To be established - concept is in early development
Product Status
Active Early Development
History
2024: University of Lagos announces Gates Grand Challenges Africa grant funding for development of a cervical mesh for contraception
2025: Preliminary in vitro evaluation suggests the electrospun scaffolding provides suitable drug loading and release for a low-dose hormonal contraceptive.