Intravaginal devices for presenting ejaculate produced during sexual intercourse to the cervix while inhibiting exposure to the intravaginal environment and associated methods are disclosed herein. An intravaginal device configured in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, a tubular body having a first concave surface that defines a first depression at which to collect ejaculate produced during sexual intercourse, a second concave surface that defines a second depression at which to present the ejaculate to the external os, and a flow channel defined by an inner surface of the tubular body extending between the first and second depressions. Because ejaculate deposited into the first depression travels to the second depression through the flow channel, exposure to the inhospitable conditions of the intravaginal environment is limited. Moreover, by guiding the ejaculate through the external os, the intravaginal device may serve to increase intrauterine sperm count.

Intravaginal devices for presenting ejaculate produced during sexual intercourse to the cervix while inhibiting exposure to the intravaginal environment and associated methods are disclosed herein. An intravaginal device configured in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, a tubular body having a first concave surface that defines a first depression at which to collect ejaculate produced during sexual intercourse, a second concave surface that defines a second depression at which to present the ejaculate to the external os, and a flow channel defined by an inner surface of the tubular body extending between the first and second depressions. Because ejaculate deposited into the first depression travels to the second depression through the flow channel, exposure to the inhospitable conditions of the intravaginal environment is limited. Moreover, by guiding the ejaculate through the external os, the intravaginal device may serve to increase intrauterine sperm count.

A compactable vaginal pessary for managing pelvic organ prolapse is provided. The compactable pessary easily expands once inside a patient's vagina, remaining firmly anchored in the vaginal cavity during movement, thereby effectively countering the effects of any prolapsing organ. In a first embodiment, the vaginal pessary employs an expandable and collapsible frame member, while in a second embodiment; the frame member is an open, substantially cone-shaped, collapsible frame member that is biased to an open position. In a third embodiment, the compactable vaginal pessary is a yieldably extensible, self-retracting pessary. The vaginal pessary of the present invention may be easily inserted and removed by a patient on a daily basis, or as needed, thereby facilitating good hygiene and thus reducing or eliminating common pessary related complications.

A compactable vaginal pessary for managing pelvic organ prolapse is provided. The compactable pessary easily expands once inside a patient's vagina, remaining firmly anchored in the vaginal cavity during movement, thereby effectively countering the effects of any prolapsing organ. In a first embodiment, the vaginal pessary employs an expandable and collapsible frame member, while in a second embodiment; the frame member is an open, substantially cone-shaped, collapsible frame member that is biased to an open position. In a third embodiment, the compactable vaginal pessary is a yieldably extensible, self-retracting pessary. The vaginal pessary of the present invention may be easily inserted and removed by a patient on a daily basis, or as needed, thereby facilitating good hygiene and thus reducing or eliminating common pessary related complications.

Provided herein are drug delivery devices, comprising a scaffold comprising one or more biocompatible materials, one or more chambers containing a plurality of cells, one or more membranes, and one or more nutrient supplementation systems. Also provided are methods of treating or preventing diseases and disorders in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject the drug delivery devices disclosed herein, and methods of making the drug delivery devices disclosed herein.

Vaginal dilator assemblies, devices and kits. Assemblies can include a base, and an adapter. The base can have an inner portion and the adapter can have an outer portion that is complimentary to the inner portion of the base such that the adapter is non-rotatably fitted into the base. Vaginal dilator devices can include a base defining a recess aligned with the longitudinal axis of the base. The recess can have a plurality of step tapered sections. Vaginal dilator kits are also provided that include a plurality of vaginal dilators having different diameters. Each of the plurality of vaginal dilators is configured to be axially aligned and securely fitted into one of the step tapered sections of the recess of the base.

A device for enhancing the chance of conception is disclosed.

A device for enhancing the chance of conception is disclosed.

A pessary device has a support portion, a stem and a loop attached to the stem to facilitate manipulation and control of the pessary device. The loop portion is flexible and provides a hole for receipt of a finger of the person inserting or removing the pessary device. The loop portion preferably includes a taper and/or a dimpled end to facilitate the use of a finger or an applicator for insertion of the device deeper into the vagina.

A pessary device has a support portion, a stem and a loop attached to the stem to facilitate manipulation and control of the pessary device. The loop portion is flexible and provides a hole for receipt of a finger of the person inserting or removing the pessary device. The loop portion preferably includes a taper and/or a dimpled end to facilitate the use of a finger or an applicator for insertion of the device deeper into the vagina.