Scientists have developed a new contraceptive for women that protects against HIV as well as unwanted pregnancies. The device, which lasts for up to three months, delivers contraceptive medication and drugs that protect against HIV and herpes.

Developed by biomedical engineer Patrick Kiser from America’s Northwestern University, t he gadget has been billed as a “significant advance” in drug delivery technology.

The tool delivers controlled doses of the drugs tenofovir, a antiretroviral medication, and contraceptive levonorgestrel for 90 days. Details of the device have been published in the online journal Public Library Of Science ONE.

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