Levonorgestrel Intracervical Device (ICD)
- User: Female
- Hormonal: Hormonal
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Delivery type:
- Vaginal - Other
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Intended Duration:
- Long-Acting
- Development Stage: Phase I
- Developer(s)/researcher(s): University of Helsinki, Population Council
Details
- API: Levonorgestrel
- Target: Progesterone Receptor, Androgen Receptor
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Mechanism of Action:
- Ovulation Inhibition
- Cervical Mucus Changes
- Endometrial Changes
- Inactive Materials: Elastomer
- Regimen: 1 Insertion/4 Years
- MPT: Not Potential MPT
Product Status
No indication of active development
History
Early phase clinical research showed high expulsion rates, leading to a discontinuation of development.