Market Survey Report on the Popularity of Vaginal Drug Delivery Devices with Threads

    As women's awareness of reproductive health continues to rise, the demand for home-based gynecological medication has been increasing year by year. Vaginal drug delivery devices, as the core supporting equipment for external gynecological drugs, have seen an accelerated product iteration speed. Among them, vaginal drug delivery devices with threads have gradually replaced traditional straight-tube devices and become the mainstream product in the market. To accurately grasp the popularity of this product in the market, user feedback, and the current development status of the industry, this survey was conducted through online questionnaires, visits to retail pharmacies, medical institution research, and data collection from e-commerce sales. The survey period was from March to May 2026, covering 1,200 ordinary consumers, pharmacy practitioners, and gynecological medical staff. This is the survey report.

    The survey data shows that the market recognition and popularity of vaginal drug delivery devices with threads have continued to rise, and their popularity is significantly higher than that of traditional styles. At the terminal sales level, the domestic market share of disposable sterile vaginal drug delivery devices exceeds 80%. Among them, the sales proportion of high-end improved models with threaded structures has increased from 31.2% in 2023 to 46.7% in 2025, becoming the main promoted category in pharmacies and e-commerce platforms. In the user experience survey, 87.2% of female consumers stated that they prefer threaded delivery devices, while only 12.8% of users still use traditional smooth styles; 91.5% of gynecological medical staff would recommend threaded delivery devices to patients, recognizing their clinical advantages.

    Vaginal drug delivery devices with threads are highly favored by the market, mainly due to their structural innovation that solves the usage pain points of traditional products. First, they have stronger fixation, and the outer wall of the threads can increase the contact friction, making the drug delivery process less prone to slipping, shifting, and avoiding problems such as leakage of the drug solution and insufficient drug administration. They are suitable for various gynecological drug agents such as gels, creams, and tablets. Second, they are more precise and safe to operate, with a spiral pushing structure, allowing for controlled and uniform pushing, easy control of depth, and effectively reducing the irritation and damage to the private parts caused by improper operation. They are suitable for home self-administration scenarios. Third, they have better hygiene, as the mainstream threaded vaginal drug delivery devices currently all adopt independent sterile packaging and one-time use design, conforming to the infection control standards of medical institutions, significantly reducing the risk of cross-infection and meeting the current consumers' health needs.

    At the same time, the survey also found existing shortcomings of the product, which restrict its full popularization. On one hand, vaginal drug delivery devices with threads have more complex processes and a slightly higher unit price than traditional products. Some price-sensitive consumers and grassroots small clinics still prefer to choose low-priced ordinary models. On the other hand, a few users reported that the touch sensation of the threaded outer wall is slightly hard, and there is a slight foreign body sensation during the first use, and some niche brand products have rough threaded grinding, affecting the usage experience. In addition, the market products are highly homogeneous, and most products only have a basic threaded structure, lacking humanized upgrades such as scales, anti-slip grip, etc.

    From the market development trend, vaginal drug delivery devices with threads have sufficient growth potential. Currently, the demand for gynecological home care among women is continuously expanding, coupled with the upgrading of medical device regulations, the traditional dispensing devices are gradually被淘汰， and structured， safe， and convenient threaded products will continue to seize market share. At the same time， industry leaders are continuously iterating products， optimizing materials， refining threaded designs， and adding precise scales to upgrade the products， further improving the comfort and practicality of use. The popularity of e-commerce channels has also enabled this highly adaptable delivery device to reach more consumer groups， and the demand in the lower market continues to be released.

    In summary， vaginal drug delivery devices with threads have gained widespread recognition from consumers and medical terminals due to their significant advantages， with their market popularity continuously rising， and they have become the mainstream category of gynecological drug delivery devices. Although there are minor price and detail design shortcomings， the overall advantages far outweigh the pain points. In the future, as product manufacturing processes are optimized and cost-effectiveness is enhanced, this type of product will continue to dominate the vaginal drug delivery device market and become a core supporting device for women's reproductive health care.