Scientists have managed to create a monthly pill that will reduce women's burden of taking daily pills as contraceptives.
The new contraceptive can last weeks without being affected or rather attacked by acids found inside the stomach.
The pill then releases hormones that prevent pregnancy within the month it is taken.
The pill is in the form of a capsule but when taken, it folds itself to a star-like shape and starts secreting the hormones.
A group of scientists from the US were funded by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to work on the project, and when they first tested it on pigs, results were positive.
Trials on human beings are expected to kick off in few days.
Scientists from Harvard Medical School led by Dr Giovanni Traverso developed the prototype at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Dr Giovanni Traverso encouraged women to take part in family planning.
“The concept of a monthly oral contraceptive pill is attractive and has the potential to broaden contraceptive choice."
“In theory, a monthly pill may be more effective than current oral contraceptives, which women are required to take every day," said Dr Traverso.
He added the finding needs more research done on it.
“However, the development of such a novel contraceptive is still in its early stages. We look forward to further research in this area," he added.
Dr Traverso assured that the pill does not affect the digestive system.