Transcervical Polymer RISUG
Alternative Name: RISUG in the Fallopian Tube
Description: A transcervical contraceptive made from a polymer compound for its ability to incapacitate both sperm and egg. It is a variation of reversible inhibition of sperm under guidance (RISUG) in the fallopian tubes.
Product Details
User: Female
Hormonal: No
Delivery Method: Fallopian Tube
Duration Type: Permanent, Long-acting
Duration: Either permanent or reversible
Multipurpose Preventive Technology (MPT): No
Status Details
Project Phase: Discovery and Early Development
Development Stage: Prototype Development
Active Development: Unknown
Status Details: - This product received a $100,000 Grand Challenges Exploration grant in 2010.
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