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Contraception technology: past, present and future.
Regine Sitruk-Ware1, Anita Nath, Daniel R Mishell
1Population Council, New York, NY 10065, USA. regine@popcbr.rockefeller.edu
Contraception
|September 22, 2012
Summary
Contraception research advances offer improved hormonal and nonhormonal options, expanding choices for family planning. Future innovations aim for dual protection and male methods, addressing unmet reproductive health needs.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Contraception Development
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Significant advancements in contraceptive research over 50 years have improved women's health.
- Current contraceptive methods are not universally suitable, highlighting the need for expanded choices.
- Hormonal contraceptives are widely used but concerns about adverse effects drive research for improved options.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent progress and future directions in contraception research.
- To highlight the development of novel hormonal and nonhormonal contraceptive methods.
- To discuss emerging strategies for dual contraception and protection against sexually transmitted diseases.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent developments in hormonal contraceptives, including new combinations and natural compounds.
- Investigation of progesterone antagonists and receptor modulators for ovulation inhibition.
- Exploration of future contraceptive technologies, including dual-protection methods and nonhormonal approaches.
Main Results:
- Novel contraceptive products like implants, rings, patches, and oral contraceptives have been introduced.
- Research focuses on improving metabolic profiles and reducing androgenic effects of hormonal contraceptives.
- Progesterone antagonists and receptor modulators show high efficacy in blocking ovulation.
Conclusions:
- Continued innovation in contraception is expanding choices for family planning and addressing unmet needs.
- Future developments include dual-purpose contraceptives and potential nonhormonal methods.
- Challenges remain, particularly in the development and market availability of male contraceptive options.
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