1 Contraceptive measures—hormonal pills, intrauterine devices, female condoms, spermicide, intravaginal rings—have mostly only been for women. Men, on the other hand, have limited options. Discovering ...

The biological basis for male contraception was established decades ago, but despite promising breakthroughs and the financial burden men increasingly bear due to better enforcement of child ...

An experimental hormone-free male contraceptive pill, developed by YourChoice Therapeutics, is showing promise in early human trials. The pill, which interferes with vitamin A signaling necessary for ...

A CONTRACEPTIVE pill for men is on the horizon after early human trials found it to be safe. Up until now, the primary male birth control options have been condoms and vasectomy. Male ...

For years, the responsibility of contraception has predominantly fallen on women, with options ranging from pills to patches ...

The industry fears there is no demand, because men would be reluctant to take an oral contraceptive ... on funding further research or creating a male pill. 'The drug companies are worried ...

Retinoic acid receptor alpha (RARα) is a nuclear receptor with a central role in spermatogenesis. Genetic knockout studies in mice have shown that the lack of RARα leads to a complete absence of sperm ...

In another top story, Healio spoke with an expert about reversible contraceptive methods for men and the implications of an approved male contraceptive transdermal gel. Women prescribed a GLP-1 ...

A yet to be marketed male contraceptive that was safe and 99% effective could reduce his risk by US$4320 (= S$4800 − US$480). This brief informal exercise suggests that the financial value of ...

A CONTRACEPTIVE pill for men is on the horizon after early human trials found it to be safe. Up until now, the primary male birth control options have been condoms and vasectomy. Male contraceptives ...