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Home » Biophysics and bioengineering » Biomedical devices » Microneedle patch delivers long-acting reversible contraception

Microneedle patch delivers long-acting reversible contraception

29 Nov 2019
Contraceptive microneedle skin patch
Mark Prausnitz holds an experimental microneedle contraceptive skin patch. Designed to be self-administered by women for long-acting contraception, the patch could provide a new family planning option. (Courtesy: Christopher Moore, Georgia Tech)
In an effort to increase access to long-acting contraception, a US-based research team has developed

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Andrew Williams is a freelance journalist based in Cardiff, specializing in science, technology and business
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