Non-Hormonal Vaginal Ring
The Better Ring
- User: Female
- Hormonal: Non-Hormonal
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Delivery type:
- Vaginal Ring
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Intended Duration:
- Short-Acting
- Development Stage: Pre-Clinical
- Developer(s)/researcher(s): Elle MD Biotechnologies
Details
- API: Copper
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Mechanism of Action:
- Inhibition of Sperm Motility
- Inactive Materials: Silicone
- Regimen: Not Yet Determined
- MPT: Not Potential MPT
- Promising Attributes: Developers note their product concept's alignment with user preference for non-hormonal, user-controlled methods.
Product Status
Active/Recent Pre-Clinical Development
History
2023: Elle, MD Biotechnologies founded to develop a non-hormonal intravaginal contraceptive ring.
2025: Elle, MD receives VC funding from Invest Novia Scotia to support pre-clinical safety and efficacy studies, alongside biocompatibility and chemical testing.