New male contraceptive without side-effects

The first injectable male contraceptive could be on the way after a trial in Australia proved 100% effective. In the study, 55 men received hormone treatment over the course of a year containing a combination of the male hormone testosterone and progestin, which is used in female contraceptive pills, in an attempt to “switch off” sperm production.

Male contraceptive trials successful Oct 6 2003

In the study, 55 men received hormone treatment over the course of a year containing a combination of the male hormone testosterone and progestin, which is used in female contraceptive pills, in an attempt to “switch off” sperm production.

None of the men showed any side effects and none of their partners became pregnant, scientists from the Anzac Research Institute in Sydney said.

Professor David Handelsman said in a statement on the institute’s website:

“This is the first time a reversible male contraceptive that will suppress sperm production reliably and reversibly has been fully tested by couples.

“We used a hormonal implant to replace testosterone given every four months and the progestin DMPA, was injected every three months.

“This shows the way for a final product to be a single injection containing testosterone and a progestin which will easily be given by local doctors on a three-four monthly basis and still maintain male sexual health.”

Previous attempts to develop an effective and convenient male contraceptive have encountered problems over reliability and side effects, such as mood swings and a lowered sex drive.

Prof Handelsman added: “As researchers we have done as much as is possible.

“It is now over to the companies to develop a convenient and acceptable product. We have proved that it is possible for them to do it.”

I rather make my gf take pills….

I can hardly remember to take my vitamins every day. I don’t think I could be responsible enough to take a birth control pill.

This trial was done by combination of an implant and injections.

This is most excellent! I always wanted to be sterile!

But seriously, it would be seriously excellnt if me and the girlfriend were both “on the pill” and then I could fuck her constantly, and shoot big loads up in to her several times per night and have no ill effects except for massive staining…..

ALRIGHT!

I’m still gonna use magnumxl’s, that in it self speaks for you.

later…

well I am a big pussy about doctors, needles and all, so I still wouldn’t be to in to male birth controlall that much.

Don’t worry Secjay! I have been beating off into old Mayo Jars and placing them in the freezer in the basement. If I go sterile I have a large base to work with from all my hard work in the previous years.