Steady progress in contraception research has been achieved over the past 50 years.
Hormonal and nonhormonal modern contraceptives have improved women's lives by …

Since its introduction in 1960, the combined oral contraceptive (COC) pill has become one
of the most widely and frequently used methods of contraception worldwide. Although highly …

Multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) that simultaneously prevent sexually
transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancy are a global health priority …

Background With an unplanned pregnancy rate of 50% or more in many countries, there is
an urgent need for contraceptives that are more accessible and acceptable. To meet the …

To use or not to use, that is the first decision to take regarding a drug product. This
mandatory step for adherence dictates product efficacy. The determinants for such decision …

Silicone-based biomedical devices are prone to microbial adhesion, which is the primary
cause of concern in the functioning of the artificial device. Silicone exhibiting long-term and …

Following the successful development of long-acting steroid-releasing vaginal ring devices
for the treatment of menopausal symptoms and contraception, there is now considerable …

Sexually transmitted infections are highly prevalent, and over 40% of pregnancies are
unplanned. We are producing new antibody-based multipurpose prevention technology …

Background For the first time in the history of HIV, new bio-medical interventions have been
shown to be effective in preventing HIV transmission. For these new HIV prevention …

Multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) are broadly defined as products capable of
simultaneously addressing multiple sexual and reproductive health needs including …