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Revolutionary Non-Surgical Contraceptive Implant Promises Greater Access

3/24/2025

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Mass General Brigham and MIT have unveiled a groundbreaking non-surgical contraceptive implant that uses innovative Self-assembling Long-acting Injectable Microcrystals (SLIM). This approach, featuring tiny needles, promises minimal discomfort and extended drug delivery of levonorgestrel, aiming to enhance contraceptive access in underserved communities. The exciting development is detailed in Nature Chemical Engineering.

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Mass General Brigham and MIT have unveiled a groundbreaking non-surgical contraceptive implant that uses innovative Self-assembling Long-acting Injectable Microcrystals (SLIM). This approach, featuring tiny needles, promises minimal discomfort and extended drug delivery of levonorgestrel, aiming to enhance contraceptive access in underserved communities. The exciting development is detailed in Nature Chemical Engineering.