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Development of a Nanoporous Elastomere Intra-Vaginal Ring (IVR) for the Sustained Release of Non-Hormonal Contraceptives

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Saxena Brij B, Koldras Kristen E, Singh Mukul, Nguyen Nancy, Rathnam Premila, Ledger William J and Lerner Sidney

Development of a Nanoporous Elastomere Intra-Vaginal Ring (IVR) for the Sustained Release of Non-Hormonal Contraceptives

The goal of this investigation is the development a new biocompatible intra-vaginal ring (IVR) composed of nanoporous poly (diol citrate)elastomeres for a sustained release of nonhormonal contraceptives, namely ferrous gluconate to cause spermiostasis, ascorbic acid to increase cervical mucus viscosity, and a mixture of ampholines and/or poly L-glutamic acid (PGLA) b... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2325-9604.1000104

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