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The ‘Pill’ for Men, Is There Still a Chance?
The latest updates on a male hormonal contraceptive
The 66th volume of the journal Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology was all about contraception. It featured the latest research and developments regarding modern contraception methods. Hence, it also discussed the recent improvements in male contraception. Or better said the lack there-off, at least on a market level.
It has been 80 years since the female contraceptive hormonal pills have been approved by the FDA. Since then they have developed significantly, improving efficiency and their usage. Currently, there is a whole spectrum of hormonal contraceptives with a variety of administration methods, from the levonorgestrel IUDs (intrauterine device) to monthly injectables. Apart from that permanent or non-hormonal options have also been exploited. Resulting in a wide range of female contraception choices available on the market.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for male contraception. Up to date, there are only two forms of male contraception commercially available; the condom or a vasectomy. Modern condoms have been around since 1855 and while they are, next to withdrawal, the most commonly used, they are also among the least effective methods. Condoms and withdrawal have a failure rate of…
