The new approach delivers the contraceptive hormonal medication levonorgestrel via what the researchers call “Self-assembling ...

It's also self-injectable and less painful than traditional implant options, according to research in rodents.

Investigators have developed a long-acting contraceptive implant that can be delivered through tiny needles to minimize patient discomfort and increase the likelihood of medication use.

Mass General Brigham and MIT have developed a contraceptive implant that can be delivered through tiny needles, minimizing discomfort. The implant uses self-assembling microcrystals to release the ...

subdermal implant (ENG implant) is the most effective, long-acting reversible method of contraception available. The failure rate of the ENG implant is 0.05%, which makes it more effective than ...

Women between ages 15 and 49 are typically eligible for contraceptive implants, as long as they meet certain health criteria and undergo thorough medical evaluation by a healthcare provider. Although ...

The team based the new technology on the same principle as existing long-lasting contraceptive implants that are inserted by medics via an incision into the arm. These implants release a steady ...

Currently, contraceptive implants last for years but the device needs to be fitted inside a woman by a trained professional via a surgical procedure. Similarly, contraceptive injections only pause ...