Male birth control gel shows promising results in clinical trial

theguardian.com

A male birth control gel showed promising results in a clinical trial, with 86% of participants achieving low enough sperm counts to prevent pregnancy after 15 weeks of use. This advancement is significant as male birth control options have been limited. Challenges in developing male birth control include biological complexities and lack of pharmaceutical interest. The gel represents progress towards shared contraceptive responsibility.


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