Porosity is an important material feature commonly employed in implants and tissue
scaffolds. The presence of material voids permits the infiltration of cells, mechanical …

The vagina has been considered a potential drug administration route for centuries. Most of
the currently marketed and investigated vaginal formulations are composed with the use of …

Modern contraception ushered in an era of improved family planning, but more than 60
years after approval of “the pill,” product gaps and unmet needs still exist. Nearly 250 million …

Introduction Local drug delivery facilitiates higher concentrations of drug molecules at or
near the treatment site to enhance treatment efficiency and reduce drug toxicity and other …

The HIV/sexually transmitted infection (STI) syndemics and the unmet need for modern
contraceptive methods continue to pose significant health risks for women worldwide (1) …

Levonorgestrel intrauterine systems (LNG-IUSs) are complex drug-device combination
products designed to release a hormonal contraceptive drug for up to 7 years. These drug …

Background While there are several prescribed contraceptive methods available, limited
evidence exists to guide contraceptive decision-making in the context of endurance sport …

Ovulation is an integral part of women's menstrual cycle and fertility. Understanding the
mechanisms of ovulation has broad implications for the treatment of anovulatory diseases …

Microarray patches (MAPs) offer a noninvasive and patient-friendly drug delivery method,
suitable for self-administration, which is especially promising for low-and middle-income …

Introduction The evolution of contraception has been crucial for public health and
reproductive well-being. Over the past 60 years, combined oral contraceptives (COCs) have …