PITTSBURGH — Rinovum Women’s Health has introduced The Stork conception aid in Canada at Rexall and London Drugs pharmacies.
The women’s health company said Wednesday that The Stork, which made its debut in the United Kingdom in May, is a new at-home conception aid that brings together cervical cap insemination, a well-established technique used by health care professionals, with innovative technology to help couples conceive naturally and in the privacy and comfort of their home.
Available over the counter, The Stork works by collecting semen into a cervical cap located at the bottom of a condom-like sheath. The applicator then delivers the cervical cap to the entrance of the cervix. The cervical cap is left next to the cervix for four to six hours and then removed using a tampon-like pull chord. Rinovum noted that the cap keeps the semen as close to the cervix as possible to allow sperm to swim up to the egg, and normal daily activities can be carried out while the cap is in place.
Each package contains a single-use kit. The company recommends that The Stork be used just before and/or during ovulation.
According to Rinovum, The Stork is intended as a first step for couples trying to conceive before they try further assisted reproductive treatments, which can be costly.
"Research demonstrates that alternative options are highly welcome among Canadians, with three-quarters of individuals struggling with infertility being likely to try an at-home conception aid available without a prescription," stated Stephen Bollinger, president and chief executive officer of Rinovum Women’s Health and the creator of The Stork. "We’re delighted to launch The Stork in Canada, as it provides couples with a feasible, non-invasive option to support natural, at-home conception."
