Conformal contraception devices and methods

Abstract

The present disclosure relates generally to conformal contraceptive devices and, more particularly, to intracervical contraceptive devices. Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to an intracervical conformal contraceptive device that can be configured to be removably secured in the endocervix of the cervical canal. The device, in certain embodiments, comprises a generally tubular or cylindrical structure defining a conduit extending from a proximal (uterine) end of the device to an opposite distal (vaginal) end of the device. The structure may, in some cases, be compliant and/or configured to conform to and/or securely engage the walls of the endocervix to inhibit inadvertent movement of the device out of the cervical canal. In some cases, the device may be equipped with a self-closing one-way valve in the conduit, which allows flow of menstrual fluid from the uterine cavity through the conduit to the vagina, while inhibiting flow of seminal fluid resulting from coitus from the vagina through the conduit to the uterine cavity. Other embodiments are generally directed to systems and methods for making or using such devices, kits including such devices, or the like.

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