The debate around male contraception rages on.
According to a survey made by ZavaMed on 1000 European and American men, 26% agreed to take a birth pill, while 25% said no and 49% were not sure.
In March 2018, Dr. Stephanie Page, from UW school of medicine, presented her research at the Endocrine Society’s meeting. A male contraceptive pill has been created, and tested, and could be in the market in less than five years.
While we all know the challenges faced by women when avoiding any unwanted pregnancy, this birth control pill could finally give men the power to protect themselves during sexual intercourse and be responsible for family planning.
“Both hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives for men being developed,” says Logan Nickels, director of operations at Male Contraceptive UK. Trials have seen very good tolerance from participants. Despite the ongoing progress, according to many surveys in the UK men appears still reluctant to use them.
Scientists have announced a year ago that the pill is effective, safe and does not have an impact on sex ability.
“We think that once real methods become available, it can help to further an atmosphere of engagement, and men will better understand their contraceptive environment," says Logan. But men will have to stick to condoms and vasectomy a few more years.
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