Breakthrough claimed in male contraceptives

[Mr.Sam]

A birth-control pill for men is now a reality, according to an international consortium of physicians who revealed their formula for "safe, effective and reversible" hormonal contraception for males.

The preparation includes progestin, a key ingredient found in women's birth-control pills, and the male sex hormone testosterone. Progestin, a synthetic version of a hormone produced in a woman's ovaries, helps suppress ovulation when used in an oral contraceptive. It appears to function in an analogous fashion for men, suppressing "both rate and extent" of sperm production.



http://www.washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080326/NATION/657226903/1002

[Digital]

Oh noes

Edited by jesus (Forum Super Moderator): Please do not post pointlessly.

[FlyingJesus]

This isn't new at all, I was researching this 3 years ago when I was with my ex ex ex lol. It's basically been tested at 100% efficiency and no recorded side effects (due to the addition of testosterone along with the female hormone) so it's just a matter of time before it becomes something we can actually go and get. I for one will love this because I hate condoms and love STDs but don't want kids with some random skank.