A new, experimental approach to male birth control immobilizes sperm
For decades researchers have struggled to find a contraceptive methods for males. A new fast-acting compound shows promise — assuming it turns out to work as well in men as in mice.
Updated February 17, 2023 at 8:22 PM ET
The existing options for male contraception are condoms, vasectomies or abstinence.
So the work of preventing unwanted pregnancies often falls to women, who might take daily birth control pills, get an IUD implanted, wear vaginal rings, use a diaphragm – or when all else fails, take the morning-after pill.
Scientists are making progress on more options for sperm-producers. A paper published Feb. 14 in the , presents a novel approach to male contraception that looks promising in mice. Researchers
