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Promising Results in Lab Mice Raise Hope for Male Contraceptive Pill
TLDR Scientists have made progress in developing a male contraceptive pill, with promising results in lab mice. The challenge lies in reducing the large number of sperm produced by men, but a combination of progestin and testosterone shows potential as an effective male contraceptive.
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Scientists have developed a male contraceptive pill that has shown promising results in lab mice, raising the possibility of a breakthrough in male birth control.
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The male contraceptive pill is not yet available because it is more difficult to mimic the process of stopping sperm production than it is to mimic the process of stopping egg production.
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The challenge of developing a male contraceptive pill is the need to reduce the large number of sperm produced by men, with the target being to bring the sperm concentration from over 15 million down to one million sperm per milliliter.
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Despite the challenges and lack of funding, research on the male contraceptive pill has been ongoing and progress is being made towards finding a viable option.
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Research has found that by adding more testosterone to the body in the form of a drug, the brain can be tricked into thinking that the testicles are producing too much testosterone, leading to a decrease in sperm production.
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Researchers have discovered that a combination of progestin and testosterone, delivered in the form of a gel, shows promising results in suppressing sperm production and could potentially be an effective male contraceptive.
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The road to developing a male birth control has been challenging due to side effects and the complexity of dealing with sperm, but recent developments and changing conversations may lead to more options in the future.
