Male contraception: narrative review of ongoing research

• Published in: Basic and clinical andrology Vol. 33; no. 1; pp. 1 - 12
• Main Authors: Louwagie, Eli J., Quinn, Garrett F.L., Pond, Kristi L., Hansen, Keith A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London BioMed Central 09.11.2023; BMC
• Subjects: Androgens; Birth control; Clinical trials; Endocrinology; Estrogens; Hormones; Male contraception; Males; Progestin; R&D; Reproductive health; Research & development; Review; Sperm; Spermatogenesis; Vasectomy; Womens health; United States > US

BackgroundSince the release of the combined oral contraceptive pill in 1960, women have shouldered the burden of contraception and family planning. Over 60 years later, this is still the case as the only practical, effective contraceptive options available to men are condoms and vasectomy. However,...