A longer-acting injectable contraceptive that lasts for six months would be a valuable addition to the contraceptive method mix and ideal for women who are interested in spacing births or uncertain about their future reproductive plans. This paper reviews past applications of drug delivery technologies to injectable contraceptives and recent advancements in sustained drug delivery technologies that hold promise for the development of a new longer-acting injectable contraceptive product. It also makes recommendations for the most promising approaches.
Towards the development of a longer-acting injectable contraceptive: Past research and current trends
Written By
Halpern V, Stalter RM, Owen DH, Dorflinger LJ, Lendvay A, Rademacher KH.
