male contraception

Scientists make breakthrough with a non-hormonal male contraceptive pill

Scientists make breakthrough with a non-hormonal male contraceptive pill

It’s about time. A male contraceptive pill is reportedly 99% effective, recent studies have found. Scientists have been testing the pill on mice and believe it is effective. They also said there are no known side effects. The pill is non-hormonal, unlike the female contraceptive pill. The team is expecting to begin human trials later […]

4 years ago

A new contraceptive pill for men is in the works after funding boost

A new contraceptive pill for men is in the works after funding boost

The burden  of protecting against unwanted pregnancies continues to fall largely on women. Researchers from the University of Dundee have gotten closer to developing a male contraceptive pill after receiving a funding boost from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The scientists are currently attempting to uncover suitable compounds that would help develop a safe […]

5 years ago