Male contraception—a topic with many facets

• Published in: Molecular and cellular endocrinology Vol. 216; no. 1; pp. 75 - 82
• Main Authors: John Lye, R, Sipilä, Petra, Vernet, Patrick, Wagenfeld, Andrea
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ireland Elsevier Ireland Ltd 15.03.2004
• Subjects: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; Contraception; Contraception - methods; Contraception - psychology; Contraceptive Agents, Male; Contraceptive Devices, Male - utilization; Cultural attitudes; Drug Design; Drug targets; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Human immonodeficiency virus; Humans; Male; Sexually transmitted disease; Sexually Transmitted Diseases - prevention & control; Small molecule; STD; CI; Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; AIDS; STI; Contraception; Cultural attitudes; PA; Sexually transmitted disease; HIV; T; Drug targets; IUD; FSH; Small molecule; GnRH; LH; Human immonodeficiency virus; WHO
• ISSN: 0303-7207; 1872-8057
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2003.10.071

In addition to the scientific issues associated with male contraception, there are a variety of other concerns that must be addressed before new male contraceptives reach the market. Cultural attitudes toward contraception will play a role both in the acceptability of any contraceptive and in compliance and usage. Delivery methods must also be considered; different methods are favored depending on the social context. Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases by a combined contraceptive/microbicidal treatment is a laudable goal, and may enhance public acceptance of a male contraceptive. This review is the result of a workshop that was convened to address these topics.