Upsilon IUD
- User: Female
- Hormonal: Non-Hormonal
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Delivery type:
- Intrauterine
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Intended Duration:
- Long-Acting
- Development Stage: Pre-Clinical
- Developer(s)/researcher(s): Upsilon Health
Details
- API: None - Inert Materials
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Mechanism of Action:
- Not Yet Determined
- Inactive Materials: Silicone
- Regimen: Not Yet Determined
- MPT: Not Potential MPT
- Promising Attributes: Developers indicate that their product would be the first hormone and copper-free IUD, providing an option for users who may be uninterested or unable to use IUDs with active components
Product Status
Active Pre-Clinical Evaluation
History
1968: Ypsilon silicone-and-stainless steel IUD developed and marketed
2019: Upsilon Health founded to re-design Ypsilon IUD without stainless steel, launching their product concept as "Upsilon", a medical device with no API intended to provide long-term contraceptive protection.
2025-2026: Upsilon Health announces active preparation for pre-clinical evaluation of the Upsilon IUD.