Despite increases in female contraceptive options, 40–45% of pregnancies across the world are still unplanned. While several effective female contraceptive methods have been developed, contraceptive choices for men are still limited to the male condom with its high failure rates and to vasectomies, which are invasive and not reliably reversible. Several studies have demonstrated a great interest among men and women for effective, reversible, and safe male contraceptive methods. Over the years, numerous studies have been performed to develop male hormonal and nonhormonal safe and effective contraceptives. A variety of new molecules are under development as oral or transdermal hormonal contraceptives for men demonstrating few side effects. In our overpopulated world, the development and commercialization of a male contraceptive method that will allow both men and women to take an active role in family planning is mandatory and further research on this topic is required.

Gava, G., Meriggiola, M.C. (2019). Update on male hormonal contraception. THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES IN ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM, 10, 1-9 [10.1177/2042018819834846].

Update on male hormonal contraception

Gava, Giulia;Meriggiola, Maria Cristina
2019

Abstract

Despite increases in female contraceptive options, 40–45% of pregnancies across the world are still unplanned. While several effective female contraceptive methods have been developed, contraceptive choices for men are still limited to the male condom with its high failure rates and to vasectomies, which are invasive and not reliably reversible. Several studies have demonstrated a great interest among men and women for effective, reversible, and safe male contraceptive methods. Over the years, numerous studies have been performed to develop male hormonal and nonhormonal safe and effective contraceptives. A variety of new molecules are under development as oral or transdermal hormonal contraceptives for men demonstrating few side effects. In our overpopulated world, the development and commercialization of a male contraceptive method that will allow both men and women to take an active role in family planning is mandatory and further research on this topic is required.
2019
Gava, G., Meriggiola, M.C. (2019). Update on male hormonal contraception. THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES IN ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM, 10, 1-9 [10.1177/2042018819834846].
Gava, Giulia; Meriggiola, Maria Cristina
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