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

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

Promising male contraceptive pill works in 30 minutes, wears off in a day

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

Male contraceptive pill proves effective and reversible in mice

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

Breakthrough male contraceptive pill derived from Chinese medicine

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