Iron IUD
- User: Female
- Hormonal: Non-Hormonal
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Delivery type:
- Intrauterine
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Intended Duration:
- Long-Acting
- Development Stage: Discovery & Early Development
- Developer(s)/researcher(s): Lakehead University, University of Western Ontario
Details
- API: Iron
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Mechanism of Action:
- Cervical Mucus Changes
- Inhibition of Sperm Motility
- Inhibition of Sperm Capacitation
- Regimen: Not Yet Determined
- MPT: Not Potential MPT
- Promising Attributes: To be established - concept is in early development
Product Status
Active Early Development
History
2023: Multidisciplinary team at University of Western Ontario awarded internal funding to determine the viability and design of an iron IUD. Perspective paper on initiative published in Women's Health in 2024.
2025: Industry press coverage indicates ongoing evaluation of alternate metal IUDs at the University of Western Ontario