RingLevo

(Intravaginal Ring for Sustained Levonorgestrel Delivery)
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) is a prevalent disorder often managed with progestin therapy. Systemic delivery of Levonorgestrel (LNG) can lead to elevated plasma levels, increasing the risk of breast cancer. Intravaginal Rings (IVRs) provide a localized delivery route, minimizing systemic exposure and improving patient compliance. Intravaginal rings (IVRs) fabricated from silicone, ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), and polyurethane (PU) were evaluated for controlled release of levonorgestrel (LNG) as a localized therapy for abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB).

Contact

Dr. Farah Farzaneh

Professor of Gynecologic Cancers

farah.farzaneh@invitrovo.com

in silico Release Profile Study

Figure 1

Mechanical Testing
Rings were tested for:

  • Tensile strength (stretch without breaking)
  • Elongation at break (flexibility)
  • Compression resistance (to mimic vaginal environment)
Figure 2

Drug Release Profile

Four formulations were compared based on their cumulative LNG release profiles, showing variation in release kinetics among materials. Rings exhibited sustained release over 28 days. Optimizing the material properties and formulation can reduce systemic side effects and enhance therapeutic efficacy in AUB management.

Figure 2