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A non-hormonal, reversible and non-toxic male birth control could be a step closer, with scientists successfully targeting a protein that’s crucial in making fertile sperm. Knocking this protein out for a period of time would give men control over thei… Continue reading Male birth control breakthrough safely switches off fit sperm for a while
While women have had an oral contraceptive for some time, men have been limited to two mechanical options to prevent unwanted pregnancies: condoms and vasectomies. That might be set to change thanks to the discovery of a gene that is only expressed in … Continue reading Genetic advance eyes reversible male contraceptive by warping sperm
While women have had an oral contraceptive for some time, men have been limited to two mechanical options to prevent unwanted pregnancies: condoms and vasectomies. That might be set to change thanks to the discovery of a gene that is only expressed in … Continue reading Genetic advance eyes reversible male contraceptive by warping sperm
Male contraceptives have traditionally been limited to condoms or vasectomies, which aren’t ideal solutions for many reasons. Now scientists have demonstrated a promising new method that takes the form of a pill that can be taken just before sex, great… Continue reading Promising male contraceptive pill works in 30 minutes, wears off in a day
Researchers have reported a new non-hormonal male contraceptive pill that disrupts a particular protein involved in sperm formation. Tests in mice have so far been promising, showing effective prevention of pregnancy, reversibility within weeks, and no… Continue reading Male contraceptive pill proves effective and reversible in mice
For decades, women have largely carried the responsibility for contraception thanks to the pill, but a male equivalent has long eluded scientists. Now a new breakthrough could lead to a safe, effective and reversible male contraceptive pill, as a compo… Continue reading Breakthrough male contraceptive pill derived from Chinese medicine