At the Forefront of Innovation

75% of women in the US want a birth control method that is highly effective and has few or no side effects.

This combination does not exist today.

OUR SOLUTION

We are developing an innovative long acting barrier device with the high effectiveness of the IUD without side effects

WHAT WE WANT TO OFFER ALL WOMEN

Low-To-No Side Effect Profile

Hormone-Free

Does not contain any synthetic hormones and does not cause hormonal side effects

Copper-Free

Not associated with the side effects common with the copper IUD and is not toxic to the body

No Menstrual Changes

Not expected to affect regular menstrual cycles, change bleeding profiles, nor cause spotting in between periods

Long Acting

Expected to last several years

Set-It-And-Forget-It

Reversible

Fertility will return to normal immediately after the device is removed

Forgettable

Discreetly worn in the reproductive system and does not need regular maintenance

Acceptability & Accessibility

Fitted to User

Inserted in the female reproductive system by any trained medical professional

Future Self-Removable Design

Designing for user-controlled removal to give people more autonomy over their birth control

Affordable Option

Designed to be low-cost and accessible for patients who do not have health insurance

WHERE WE ARE

Our Roadmap

  • Concept & Design

    An unmet need is identified. Concepts are generated and researched in the laboratory for proof-of-concept.

  • Preclinical Research

    Prototypes are tested in non-clinical settings, such as in animals and excised human tissues.

  • Clinical Trials

    Devices are tested in humans, first in a small trial and then a larger trial, for safety and efficacy.

  • Regulatory Approval

    Clinical data is thoroughly examined by regulatory bodies to determine if the device will be approved.

  • Product Launch

    The approved device becomes available to providers and patients. Safety will continue to be monitored.

PRECLINICAL RESEARCH OVERVIEW

De-Risking Our Technology

  • Product Market Fit

    We have spoken with 50+ medical professionals and 50+ women and people who have used birth control, and we validated the unmet need for more non-hormonal and copper-free options.

  • In Vitro Testing

    We tested the performance of our device with hyper-realistic anatomical models and with simulated fluids, including artificial menstrual fluid, simulated mucus, and simulated seminal fluid.

  • Pilot Baboon Study

    In a 2-week pilot study in baboons, our device was safely and tolerably worn through menses. We did not observe any changes in animal behavior, microbiome, inflammation, or tissue pathology.

  • Hysterectomy Study

    We have tested our device in 25+ excised human tissues after they are removed from patients undergoing hysterectomies. We have demonstrated fit, retention and ease of insertion and retrieval.

  • Efficacy Study

    We have shown complete blockage of human sperm and rat sperm with our device.

    Note: Rat sperm are smaller than human sperm!

Funded By

Women deserve better

As an impact-driven team, we not only want to deliver a solution directly designed for 75% of women in the US, we want to ensure equitable access so all women can achieve their reproductive goals.