Monitoring Cervical Fluid Electrolytes: The Potential Next Innovation In Non Hormonal Contraception

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You'll be asked to sign into your Forbes account. Got it Jan 8, 2024, 12:48pm EST Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin In recent years, there has been a growing demand from women for non hormonal contraception options. While traditional methods such as male and female condoms, copper IUDs, spermicides, and vaginal gels have been available, many women seek alternatives that do not rely on hormonal interventions or have side effects.

This demand has prompted innovative solutions, including the use of technology to monitor biological markers associated with fertility. One of them is cervical fluid, whose contraceptive properties have been leveraged in pharmaceutical birth control but not yet in natural alternatives. The Role of Cervical Mucus in Fertility and Contraception Cervical mucus, produced by the cervix, plays a key role in the reproductive process.

This fluid changes continuously throughout the menstrual cycle, Its role is not just to enable or prevent sperm from entering internal reproductive organs but also to protect women from infections and bacteria. Unlike popular belief that the best and fastest sperm make it into the internal reproductive system of a woman, it is the cervical fluid that selects which sperm enter .

Many modern IUDs and birth control pills, instead of preventing ovulation, target these unique contraceptive cervical fluid properties. They thicken cervical fluid throughout the cycle so that sperm cannot enter the cervix. Although subjective, this infertile thick cervical mucus can also be observed visually.

Millions of women around the world use manual cervical fluid observation to try to avoid conception naturally. Diagram of cervical fluid from the cervix influencing sperms ability to fertilize an egg in the ... [+] uterus. Kegg Even though cervical fluid has undisputed contraceptive potential and provides valuable insights into a woman's fertility, until recently it has been very difficult to assess objectively outside of laboratory settings.

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One of the pioneers in a new era of personalized healthcare is women’s health startup Lady Technologies, which cracked the code of accessing vaginal health by providing women with user friendly intimate products capable of sensing vaginal data. Their first product, kegg , which is a fertility monitor, translates the changes in cervical fluid through electrolyte levels in 2 minutes a day while also helping women exercise their pelvic floor muscles.

kegg is designed to help women who are trying to conceive, and it is not to be used for contraceptive purposes. While kegg has gained massive online popularity among couples who are struggling to conceive, helping over 25k American couples in the 2 years it has been on the market, the company is using its wealth of data to further research cervical fluid.

The Kegg device alongside the charger and bluetooth connected app that enables user to visualize and ... [+] track their fertility window. Kegg Lady Technologies New Research Study: A Novel Approach to Contraception Recognizing the significant demand for non hormonal contraception, especially among postpartum and interpregnancy women, Lady Techologies is embarking on an exciting new research study.

The goal is to demonstrate that their cervical fluid measuring capabilities are at least as effective as, if not superior, to other approved birth control methods. This groundbreaking approach measures electrical impedance in cervical mucus to predict fertility. To gain approval as a contraception device, kegg must prove in its studies that it is as effective as the data reviewed by the FDA when approving Basal Body Temperature (BBT) guidelines for contraception use.

This rigorous process underscores the commitment to providing women with a safe and reliable non hormonal contraceptive option. Beyond Contraception: Advancing Women's Reproductive Health kegg's research study extends beyond contraception alone; it has the potential to uncover valuable insights into women's reproductive health.

The medical grade sensitivity of the device allows for the measurement of variables never before explored. This includes examining the relationship between cervical fluid and irregular menstrual cycles, non ovulatory cycles, changes in vaginal health after childbirth and during breastfeeding, and the transition to menopause.

These findings could significantly enhance kegg's ability to offer users clinically backed insights into their reproductive health. kegg aims to empower women with a holistic view of their reproductive journey by advancing predictive capabilities and expanding their understanding of women's health.

In Conclusion: A Promising Future for Non Hormonal Contraception As the demand for non hormonal contraception options continues to rise, innovative solutions like kegg are poised to revolutionize women's reproductive health. Monitoring cervical fluid electrical impedance provides a novel and potentially more accurate approach to fertility tracking and contraception.

With ongoing research studies, kegg strives not only to meet but to exceed the standards set by traditional contraceptive methods. In addition to contraception, the potential benefits for women's reproductive health are vast, making kegg a pioneering device in the field of FemTech. While further research and FDA approvals are required, kegg's dedication to empowering women with informed choices about their reproductive health represents a promising step forward in the realm of non hormonal contraception.

In a world where women increasingly seek non hormonal alternatives for contraception, kegg's innovative technology may offer them a safe, effective, and natural solution. As the research progresses, we eagerly await the potential transformation it could bring to women's reproductive choices and overall well being.

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