Posted on Dec 4, 2022
In the hunt for a male contraceptive, scientists look to stop sperm in their tracks
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Condoms have been used to prevent pregnancy since the Middle Ages, with the rubber version arriving in the industrial mid-1800s. Over the years, they've become more effective and comfortable to use.
But it was the invention of birth control pills, followed by IUDs in the 1960s, that created a seismic shift in humans' ability to control reproduction. A growing range of pills, patches and implants became available to women. And yet, a stretchy sheath that covers the penis remains the only medically approved form of contraception for men, short of vasectomy.
But now, researchers are looking into both hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives for sperm bearers. The hope is that couples will begin to treat contraception more as a shared responsibility.
Condoms have been used to prevent pregnancy since the Middle Ages, with the rubber version arriving in the industrial mid-1800s. Over the years, they've become more effective and comfortable to use.
But it was the invention of birth control pills, followed by IUDs in the 1960s, that created a seismic shift in humans' ability to control reproduction. A growing range of pills, patches and implants became available to women. And yet, a stretchy sheath that covers the penis remains the only medically approved form of contraception for men, short of vasectomy.
But now, researchers are looking into both hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives for sperm bearers. The hope is that couples will begin to treat contraception more as a shared responsibility.
In the hunt for a male contraceptive, scientists look to stop sperm in their tracks
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MAJ Roland McDonald
I agree, but the young of today it's all about themselves. Unfortunately a shared decision would require empathy. Something that is missing in most of the younger generations. And for those that will take exception with my comment. 50.1% is still most.
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People never talk about abstinence and virility percentages are going down anyway. I wonder if the covid-19 vaccines are going to affect fertility in the future. We're now finding out about the side effects and the political effects because we are losing 8000 active duty being kicked out, 60,000 Reserve component being kicked out and those the service academies who don't get the covid-19 vaccine don't get to graduate. This is even happening in Canada when 300 were kicked out from the military, 100 left voluntarily and there are 10,000 openings in a military that has 60,000 total members in Canada. My body my choice only applies to females it seems.
People never talk about abstinence and virility percentages are going down anyway. I wonder if the covid-19 vaccines are going to affect fertility in the future. We're now finding out about the side effects and the political effects because we are losing 8000 active duty being kicked out, 60,000 Reserve component being kicked out and those the service academies who don't get the covid-19 vaccine don't get to graduate. This is even happening in Canada when 300 were kicked out from the military, 100 left voluntarily and there are 10,000 openings in a military that has 60,000 total members in Canada. My body my choice only applies to females it seems.
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wow, goodness: PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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